Jarred Ayers: Culburra Beach man fronts court after alleged illegal weapon haul

A man whose alleged illegal weapon haul – including unregistered guns and more than 100 fireworks – was discovered by police after a statewide blitz has appeared before court.

Jarrad Ayers is facing firearm, explosive charges. Picture: Tom McGann

A man allegedly caught with explosives, illegal guns, firearm parts and other weapons during a statewide police blitz has appeared before court.

Jarred Ayers, 52, fronted Nowra Local Court in person on Tuesday, months after detectives raided his Culburra Beach home as part of Strike Force Temarang on January 15.

The strike force was established in a bid to crush the illegal importation and private manufacturing of firearms and firearm parts across NSW.

Court documents allege police first noticed of Ayers in December 2024, after it was reported he allegedly purchased and imported equipment suitable for the manufacture of firearms.

On January 15 2025, strike force detectives and the Raptor Squad raided Ayers’ home and allegedly uncovered 10 registered firearms, five unregistered firearms, 6000 rounds of ammunition, a trip wire, knuckle duster, small amount of drugs, more than 100 fireworks, and evidence he was allegedly manufacturing firearm suppressors.

Police allegedly found a haul of guns and ammo. Picture: NSW Police

Along with guns, Ayers is also alleged to have owned explosives. Picture: NSW Police

The 52-year-old was arrested and taken to Nowra Police Station, where he was charged with two counts of manufacturing a prohibited weapon without a permit, possess unauthorised pistol, possess unauthorised firearm, possess more than three unregistered firearms, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, handle explosive without authorising licence, holder of Category A or B licence not have approved storage and two counts of possess prohibited drug.

Ayers was initially refused bail following his arrest, however strict bail conditions were granted earlier this year allowing him to appear in court in person.

Jarrad Ayers leaving Nowra Local Court. Picture: Tom McGann

Ayers – who is yet to enter pleas – was represented by Yehmet Yilmaz who requested an adjournment, noting discussions with the Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions were ongoing.

Magistrate Lisa Viney did not oppose the request, adjourning Ayers’ case to May 9.

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