A 38-year-old Springfield Lakes woman has been charged with multiple drug and weapon offences following a search warrant in Augustine Heights last week.
On 15 September, officers from Ipswich Tactical Crime Squad and Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch attended a Technology Drive address, where it is alleged they located a privately manufactured 3D-printed firearm, ammunition, drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Police will allege the 3D-printed firearm was designed to resemble a popular children’s toy.
The woman has been charged with four counts of possess dangerous drugs, two counts of possess schedule 4 medicine and one count each of possess relevant substance, possession of a Category D/H/R weapon, authority required to possess explosives, possess utensils and failing to dispose of a needle or syringe.
She is next due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on 7 October.
Ipswich Tactical Crime Squad Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Michelle Blaney said these types of weapons pose a significant risk to the community.
“Privately manufactured firearms can be produced outside the traditional firearm supply chain, making them particularly concerning from a policing and community safety perspective,” Senior Sergeant Blaney said.
“This seizure highlights the increasing accessibility of these devices and the ability for offenders to conceal firearms in forms that may not resemble traditionally manufactured weapons.
“Police will continue to target privately manufactured firearms and those involved in their production and possession, with the priority being to identify and remove these weapons from our community.
“If any member of the community has any information at all in relation to the manufacture of privately manufactured firearms or illicit drugs in the community, I encourage them to report the matter to Police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
