Drug & Firearms Squad detectives have charged a man following the discovery of two firearms and numerous 3D-printed firearm parts from a property in the state\u2019s Hunter Region last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strike Force Leeville is an investigation led by State Crime Command\u2019s Drug & Firearms Squad into the manufacture of firearms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following inquiries under Strike Force Leeville, about 3.15pm on Tuesday 23 September 2025, strike force detectives \u2013 with assistance from Hunter Valley Police District \u2013 searched a property in Barnsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the search, police located a toolbox in the garage containing two rifles and numerous 3D printed firearm parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The items were seized to undergo further forensic examination and a 59-year-old man at the property was spoken to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following inquires and forensic examination of the firearms and firearm parts, strike force investigators attended a Silverwater correctional facility about 9am today (Tuesday 6 January 2026) and arrested a 29-year-old man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was charged with 16 offences including 12 counts of possess digital blueprint for manufacture of firearms, two counts of manufacture prohibited firearm without licence\/permit, and two counts of possess unauthorised firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The man was remanded in custody to appear at Burwood Local Court on Tuesday 13 January 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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