Ordie Olah to enter pleas over alleged 3D-printed guns, drug lab in Malua Bay

A young South Coast man is set to enter pleas after a police sting allegedly uncovered 3D-printed firearms and a clandestine drug lab geared for growing magic mushrooms, a court has heard.

Police made the discoveries as part of Strike Force Temarang. Pictures: NSW Police

A young South Coast man is set to enter pleas after a police sting allegedly uncovered 3D-printed firearms and a clandestine drug lab geared for growing magic mushrooms, a court has heard.

Ordie Olah’s case was mentioned in Batemans Bay Local Court on Monday, weeks after he was charged with possessing a gun subject to a prohibition order, possessing an unauthorised firearm, possessing ammunition, and acquiring a firearm part subject to order.

The 25-year-old’s lawyer, Adam Sumbak, told the court his client — who remains in custody after being refused bail on July 14 — would enter pleas at the next court date.

Olah was charged following a police raid on his Malua Bay home on July 11 as part of Strike Force Temarang — a statewide crackdown on the manufacture and importation of privately made firearms, including 3D-printed weapons and related software.

During the search, police allegedly seized a 3D-printed Glock-style pistol, 3D printers, ammunition and electronics.

Ordie Olah’s case was mentioned in Batemans Bay Local Court. Picture: Tom McGann

They also allegedly found a working mushroom cultivation set up and items consistent with a clandestine drug lab, prompting specialist chemical police and NSW Fire and Rescue to dismantle it.

Batemans Bay prosecutor Cory Ware said charges related to the alleged mushroom lab were pending.

Olah was arrested following the raid.

In court, Mr Sumbak said the case would remain in the local jurisdiction after discussions with the DPP and that pleas would be entered after further talks with his client.

Magistrate Doug Dick adjourned the case to August 4, when Olah will appear via video link from custody.

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