Detectives from the Drug and Organised Crime Division have seized multiple stolen weapons from a location in Virginia.
Early on the morning of Sunday 11 May 2025, investigators attended an unoccupied address in Virginia and seized a large cache of firearms.
A large steel toolbox was located on the property, which contained:
- 1 x .22 calibre pistol
- 1 x Sawn off 12-gauge Remington shotgun
- 1 x .458 Interarms Mark X rifle
- 1 x AR15 Colt rifle
- 1 x 30.30 Winchester rifle
- 1 x .338 Tikka rifle
- 1 x 17 HMR CZ 455 rifle
- 1 x Replica grenade containing a quantity of ammunition
The Colt AR15 is inoperable and is believed to have been stolen from the Darwin Military Museum in May 2024.
Forensics is currently being conducted on the weapons and investigations remain ongoing.
Detective Superintendent Lee Morgan said " The seizure of these these illicit firearms will have a significant impact on community safety. Illegal firearms have no place in our communities. Every weapon removed from circulation reduces the risk of serious harm or death. We will continue to work towards removing illicit firearms from the community.
"We urge the public that if they have any information in relation to unregistered or stolen firearms to make contact on 131 444. Reports can also be made anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via Crime Stoppers NT."
