A Springvale man is one of nine people arrested during a Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) operation across Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia last week.
The 27-year-old is accused of using a 3D printer to manufacture firearms before trafficking them throughout Melbourne.
During the operation, police also seized imitation firearms and crossbows, as they targeted people already known to police who are subject to an FPO in Melbourne’s southeast.
Police executed an FPO warrant at a home on Warwick Avenue, Springvale. Police allegedly discovered a large quantity of amphetamines in the lounge room, as well as a 3D printer with evidence of recent use.
With assistance from the Divisional Response and Crime Investigation Units, they located several drawers with false bottoms, and inside, found two 3D printed handguns and loaded magazines.
Police also seized almost $50,000 in cash, suspected to be the proceeds of crime.
A 27-year-old man was arrested at the property and charged with 26 offences. He was remanded to appear in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 6.
Local police, including the Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia Crime Investigation Units, the Springvale Divisional Response Unit, and the Dandenong Crime Reduction Team, were supported by the VIPER Taskforce and Dog Squad.
Similar operations will be conducted in the future.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
