MELBOURNE: 3D printed firearms seized


Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man with nearly a dozen firearms offences after 3D-printed guns and ammunition were located in North Melbourne on Thursday (Feb. 4).
Detectives executed a search warrant at a property on Melrose St, arresting a 28-year-old man allegedly manufacturing and storing firearms at the residence.
During the search, officers seized:
• two 3D-printed handguns
• 3D-printed ammunition
• an imitation revolver gun
• an imitation long-armed rifle
• a gel blaster assault rifle
• various firearms parts including barrels, stocks, handle and magazine
• two gravity knives
• a laptop allegedly containing blueprints to manufacture firearms
• a 3D printer
The North Melbourne man has been charged with possess imitation firearm (x9) and possess prohibited weapon (x2).
He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on September 3.