Man Charged After Firearms Found in Parkes

A man has been charged after a number of firearms were located at a property in the state's west.

Officers attached to Central West Police District commenced an investigation on Wednesday 30 April 2025 following reports of serious domestic violence incidents occurring at a house on Glenwarrie Place, Parkes.

Following inquiries, about 1.40pm, police executed a search warrant at the house.

Police searched the house and located multiple weapons, including several firearms. All weapons were seized by police.

A 28-year-old man was arrested at the location and was taken to Parkes Police Station, where he was charged with 12 offences, including:

  • Four counts of possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit
  • Two counts of possess unregistered firearm-not pistol/prohibited firearm
  • Use unregistered firearm- not pistol/prohibited firearm
  • Fire firearm in or near public place
  • Possess unregistered firearm- pistol
  • Not keep firearm safely-not pistol/prohibited firearm
  • Possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority
  • Manufacture prohibited weapon without a permit

He was refused bail to appear before Cowra Local Court today (Thursday 1 May 2025).

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