Police found a collection of 3D-printed guns during a raid on a suspected criminal's location.

In a recent incident, a man has been taken into custody by the WA Police after they discovered a stash of homemade 3D-printed guns, drugs, and a large sum of cash during a raid at his residence in Perth. The 36-year-old, who resides in Duncraig, was arrested after authorities received a tip-off about possible illegal activities involving gun-trafficking and drug sales.

Upon searching his property, the police found over two kilograms of methylamphetamine, also known as ice, along with $72,500 in cash and 14 fully operational 3D-printed firearms. The border operations squad, who were initially alerted in September, took immediate action and searched the suspect's home on October 15. The 36-year-old was apprehended and the authorities seized more 3D-printed weapons, drugs, and cash from the premises. Further investigations led them to discover even more guns buried in a nearby bushland in Bullsbrook, just two days later.

The man has been charged with several offences, including 21 counts of firearm possession with circumstances of aggravation, 10 counts of drug possession, and three counts of firearm manufacture, in addition to other drug and firearm-related charges. He is set to appear in Joondalup Magistrates Court on November 11, 2024. It is believed that there may be other individuals involved in this criminal network and the WA Police are determined to bring them to justice.

According to Detective Superintendent John Hutchison, the suspect is believed to be a significant member of an organised crime group operating in Perth. He stated, "The arrest of this individual has caused a major disruption to the operations of this crime group and their illegal activities involving the distribution of methylamphetamine, privately manufactured firearms, and money laundering."

Hutchison further added, "However, this is just the beginning of a thorough investigation. We are well aware that there is a larger network of criminals involved and we are committed to identifying and apprehending them. The possession of stolen or illegal firearms is a direct threat to the safety of our community and our law enforcement officers, especially when it comes to easily concealable handguns and 3D-printed firearms."

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