One person charged a fortnight as police crackdown on lethal homemade guns
Queensland police charged one person per fortnight for possessing blueprints to manufacture 3D-printed guns since new firearm laws took effect in March. Officers seized 34 3D-printed firearms and charged 11 individuals during the crackdown. Gun control experts warn that homemade guns, often untraceable, are contributing to rising violence nationally.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 19:50 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 20:01 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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