A Greenbank man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged manufacture of 3D-printed firearms in southeast Queensland.
Detectives from the Queensland Police Service Drug and Serious Crime Group’s Illicit Firearms Team executed a search warrant at a Greenbank property, where officers allegedly uncovered a significant cache of illegal weapons and manufacturing equipment.
Police claim they located two functional 3D-printed FGC9 firearms fitted with suppressors and high-capacity magazines, along with quantities of 3D-printed magazines, firearm parts, industrial-sized 3D printers and computer equipment. Officers also allegedly seized plans and instructions related to firearm manufacturing.
A 56-year-old Greenbank man has been charged with unlawful possession of a Category H firearm, manufacturing firearms, possessing blueprints or instructions for firearms, and possessing a Category R weapon. He is scheduled to appear before Beenleigh Magistrates Court on July 20.
Detective Inspector Brad Phelps said the growing accessibility of 3D-printed firearms remained a serious concern for police.
He said authorities would continue proactive, intelligence-led operations targeting the manufacture and distribution of illegal weapons to help protect community safety.
Police are urging anyone with information about illegal firearms activity to contact Crime Stoppers or Policelink.