Drug and Firearms Squad detectives have charged a man, and seized drugs and firearms, following an investigation into the alleged manufacture of prohibited firearms on the state’s north coast.
Drug and Firearms Squad detectives have charged a man following an investigation into the alleged manufacture of prohibited firearms on the state’s north coast.
Strike force investigators executed a search warrant at a home in Boambee East – about 7km south of Coffs Harbour – about 6am yesterday (Wednesday 10 May 2023).
During a search of the home, detectives located 181 cannabis plants, 17kg of cannabis, manufactured prohibited firearms, firearm parts, $4500 cash, ammunition, an electronic stun device, replica firearms, 3D printers, electronic storage devices, and drug paraphernalia.
Strike force detectives work closely with other law enforcement agencies, including Department of Home Affairs, Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), as part of their investigations.
These items were seized to undergo forensic examination. The seized prohibited drugs have an estimated potential street value of $470,000.
A 44-year-old man was arrested at the property and taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station, where he was charged with 10 offences.
Investigations under Strike Force Temarang are continuing.
