Seizure Of 3D Printed Handguns

Police have seized two 3D printed handguns, ammunition and illicit drugs during a search of a Risdon Vale property.

Officers from the Tasmania Police Southern Drugs and Firearms Unit, the Dog Handling Unit and specialist resources conducted the search on Thursday.

As a result, a 29-year-old man has been charged with several drug-related offences, including possessing a controlled drug, possessing a controlled plant, cultivating a controlled plant and selling a controlled drug.

He has also been charged with unlawful possession of property and with possessing ammunition when not the holder of an appropriate licence.

Police investigations are continuing into the 3D printed firearms found at the property.

Anyone with information about the possession of illegal firearms, or parts, can contact police on 131 444, or report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

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