Trove of illegal weapons uncovered in rural Queensland after domestic violence investigation
Footage has captured horrifying finds inside the home of an alleged domestic violence offender caught with a huge stash of guns and weapons.
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A Queensland man has been charged after a trove of illegal weapons were uncovered during a domestic violence breach investigation.
A Kilkivan man has been charged following the execution of a search warrant on June 29.
The warrant was part of Operation Black Snake, an investigation into alleged breaches of a domestic violence order.
Police carried out the search at a Black Snake Rd residence.
During the operation, officers allegedly uncovered firearms, including shotguns, rifles, and pistols, as well as firearm parts, ammunition, a mace, drug paraphernalia, chemicals, and a stolen Queensland firearms licence.
A 45-year-old Kilkivan man has been charged with three counts of breaching a domestic violence order. He also faces one count each of unlawful possession of 10 or more weapons, unlawful possession of a category M weapon, possession of relevant substances, possession of explosives without authority (ammunition), failure to dispose of a needle and syringe, and receiving tainted property.
Video supplied by Queensland police shows officers searching the dilapidated property, uncovering a slew of weapons including what appears to be a pistol in a bed and a rifle underneath a car while a horse grazes only metres away.
The man charged was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Gympie Magistrates Court on July 3.
Gympie Patrol Group Chief Inspector Mike Miley said police were pleased to remove these weapons from the community.
“It is concerning that this man was allegedly in possession of a significant quantity of unlicensed firearms,” Inspector Miley said.
“Operation Black Snake is part of ongoing work to target high-risk domestic and family violence offenders and support victim-survivors.
“If you are in a situation where you need help, please contact police.”
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