A man will face court today charged following an investigation by Strike Force Raptor into the alleged supply of illegal firearms.
In June 2018, investigators from the Criminal Groups Squad’s Strike Force Raptor commenced an investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs and firearms across the state.
Following extensive investigations, detectives arrested a 41-year-old man at Minto about 11.30am yesterday (Wednesday 11 November).
The man was taken to Campbelltown Police Station and charged with two counts of supply prohibited firearm to unauthorised person and sell prohibited weapon to person without permit.
Police will allege in court that the 41-year-old sold three semi-automatic rifles and a police-issued ballistic vest to another man in June 2019.
He was refused bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court today (Thursday 12 November).
Investigations are ongoing.
Strike Force Raptor was established in 2009 and conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based, high-impact policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity.
Anyone with information, including relevant photos and videos, that may assist Strike Force Raptor can report it directly to investigators via the Strike Force Raptor online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/Default.aspx?id=49 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Information provided to investigators will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
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Issued by NSW Police Force Media Unit (02) 8263 6100
Authorised by Det Supt Robert Critchlow, SCC Crim Groups
(Ref:AC:meddocs/medrel/2020/November/SCC/CrimGroups.SFDiscombe.Minto-charge.YES.121120)
