Police have seized nearly 50 firearms and firearm parts in Sydney’s south west today.
As a result of information received, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Drug and Firearms Squad attended a property near Bankstown about 10am (Thursday 6 June 2019).
During a search of the property, 29 firearms – including 19 long arms and 10 handguns – were found in a vehicle.
The firearms included three SKS assault rifles, a ZK-22 rifle, a Ruger Mini-14, three Smith & Wesson revolvers.
A further 17 firearm parts – including two silencers and 15 magazines – were also located.
They will now be subject to further ballistics and forensic testing.
No arrests have been made in relation to the seizure.
Investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information in relation to gun-related crime is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
