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Machine guns seized

A MAN from Georges Hall has been charged after investigators allegedly seized two 3D-printed submachine guns, nine stolen vehicles and explosives during a joint-agency operation targeting the manufacture and supply of prohibited firearms.

In May last year, detectives from the NSW Police Force and Australian Federal Police (AFP) – as part of the National Anti-Gangs Squad (NAGS) – commenced an investigation after receiving information relating to the manufacture and supply of prohibited firearms across the state.
During the investigation, NAGS investigators, together with the State Crime Command’s Criminal Groups Squad, allegedly seized two 3D-printed submachine guns, three firearms and 28 sticks of explosives earlier this year.
Police raided homes at Georges Hall, Bankstown and Brighton Le-Sands last Tuesday and during the search of the Georges Hall home, seized mobile phones, electronic devices, a Range Rover and Mercedes.
A 38-year-old man was charged with 37 offences including; unlawfully sell firearms three times or more within 12 months, unlawfully sell firearm parts three times or more within one year, supply prohibited firearm to unauthorised person (x5), unauthorised supply of prohibited firearm part (x5), supply, give ammunition to person not authorised (x4), knowingly deal with proceeds of crime (x2), possess, supply or make explosive for unlawful purpose, sell prohibited weapon to person without permit (x5), knowingly deal with proceeds of crime (x3), possess loaded firearm public place, possess unauthorised prohibited firearm, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit (x2), deal with property proceeds of crime and receive motor vehicle part-theft-serious indictable offence (x5).
During the search of a Bankstown business and home in Brighton Le-Sands, officers also seized ammunition, a firearm, handcuffs, drugs, $20,000 cash and nine allegedly stolen vehicles.
All items seized during the operation will undergo further examination.
A 21-year old man arrested was released pending further inquiries.
Investigations are continuing.