Large cache of guns seized by Drug and Organised Crime Division from property in Virginia

An assault rifle was among a large cache of stolen weapons seized by the police Drug and Organised Crime Division. Read where.

Colt AR15 assault rifle

An assault rifle was among a large cache of stolen weapons seized by the police Drug and Organised Crime Division from a location in Virginia.

Police said they seized the weapons from an unoccupied address in Virginia on Sunday morning.

They said a large steel toolbox was located on the property, which contained:

1 x .22 calibre pistol

1 x Sawn off 12-gauge Remington shotgun

1 x .458 Interarms Mark X rifle

1 x AR15 Colt rifle

1 x 30.30 Winchester rifle

1 x .338 Tikka rifle

1 x 17 HMR CZ 455 rifle

1 x Replica grenade containing a quantity of ammunition

The Colt AR15 is inoperable and is believed to have been stolen from the Darwin Military Museum in May 2024.

Police said forensics is currently being conducted on the weapons and investigations remain ongoing.

Detective Superintendent Lee Morgan say the seizure of the firearms will have a significant impact on community safety.

“Illegal firearms have no place in our communities,” Detective Superintendent Morgan said.

“Every weapon removed from circulation reduces the risk of serious harm or death.

“We will continue to work towards removing illicit firearms from the community.

“We urge the public that if they have any information in relation to unregistered or stolen firearms to make contact on 131 444.”

Reports can also be made anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via Crime Stoppers NT.”

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