The Northern Territory Police Force has issued an 82-year-old Jingili man a Notice to Appear after he refused to comply with a firearms compliance inspection conducted by members of the Firearms Policy and Recording Unit (FPRU).
At approximately 12:30pm on 26 August 2026, members of FPRU, including Operation Rameses personnel, attended a residence in Jingili to conduct a routine firearms compliance inspection.
The licence holder refused to provide police access to inspect his firearms and storage facilities, despite being legally obligated to do so under the Firearms Act.
As a result of the non-compliance, members of the Firearms Audit and Enforcement Team were deployed and forced entry to the safe storage to execute the inspection and ensure compliance with firearms legislation.
Police subsequently seized:
- Six firearms
- A large quantity of ammunition
The male was issued with a Notice to Appear and is scheduled to appear before Darwin Local Court on 16 October 2026 for offences relating to the conditions of his firearms licence.
Acting Senior Sergeant Aaron Chapman of the Firearms Policy and Recording Unit said “Firearms licences carry significant responsibilities, including a legal obligation to comply with police inspections and safe storage requirements.
“When licence holders refuse to comply with these obligations, police will take appropriate enforcement action to ensure community safety and uphold the integrity of the firearms licensing system.
“The vast majority of Northern Territory firearms licence holders comply with their obligations, and we thank them for their ongoing cooperation.”
Police remind all firearms licence holders that compliance inspections are a condition of holding a firearms licence. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action, prosecution, and the seizure of firearms and ammunition.
This operation was conducted by the Firearms Policy and Recording Unit, supported by the Firearms Audit and Enforcement Team. The Northern Territory Police Force will continue to ensure firearms licence holders comply with their legal obligations and that firearms are stored safely and responsibly throughout the Territory.
Police urge anyone with information regarding the unlawful possession or misuse of firearms to contact police on 131 444 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
