North West residents are being warned that anyone found in possession of illegal firearms could face even harsher penalties under a new state government proposal.
A firearms and weapons bill was introduced to state parliament this week by Police Minister Troy Grant, in a bid to crack down on the illegal gun trade.
It proposes a number of changes including a new offence for the possession of a stolen firearm, which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.
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