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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Lanie Tindale

Firearms, including rifles, found in south Canberra home

Firearms seized during a raid on a Conder home. Picture ACT Policing

ACT police said they found seven firearms and ammunition during a raid on a south Canberra home.

During a search warrant in Conder, ACT police seized six rifles, including .303 and .223 calibre rifles, four air rifles capable of firing metal ball bearings, a gel blaster imitating a semi-automatic rifle and ammunition.

Firearms seized

  1. .303 calibre rifle
  2. .223 calibre rifle
  3. Air rifle 1
  4. Air rifle 2
  5. Air rifle 3
  6. Air rifle 4
  7. Gel blaster

This operation performed by drug and organised crime team detectives was part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking and firearm distribution in the ACT, police said.

"Anyone with information regarding illicit firearms, or about the sale or manufacture of illicit drugs should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website," police said.

"Information can be provided anonymously."

Police executed a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation. Picture ACT Policing
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