Two semiautomatic pistols found in search of Bankstown home
TWO semiautomatic pistols seized by Strike Force Raptor in a raid on a home in Sydney’s southwest will undergo forensic examination. Both had been reported lost or stolen.
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TWO semiautomatic pistols seized by Strike Force Raptor in a raid on a home in Sydney’s southwest will undergo forensic examination.
As part of ongoing operations targeting members and associates of criminal networks in NSW, the Criminal Groups Squad’s Strike Force Raptor searched a home on Carnation Ave, Bankstown, just before 9.30am last Thursday.
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During the search, officers seized a loaded Beretta 9mm semiautomatic pistol and a Raven Arms .25 automatic pistol as well as ammunition, cannabis, cocaine, steroids, and other items.
Officers spoke with the residents — a 40-year-old woman, an 18-year-old man and a teenage boy — none of whom have firearms licences.
Initial inquiries revealed the Beretta had been reported as lost by the registered owner, and the Raven Arms had been reported stolen by the registered owner. Both firearms will undergo forensic examination.
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