Appeal for information following discovery of toolbox of firearms in Hunter Region

Thursday, 25 September 2025 04:32:39 AM

Drug & Firearms Squad detectives are appealing for public information following the discovery of two firearms and numerous 3D-printed firearm parts from a property in the state’s Hunter Region.

Strike Force Leeville is an investigation led by State Crime Command’s Drug & Firearms Squad into the manufacture of firearms.

Following inquiries under Strike Force Leeville, about 3.15pm on Tuesday 23 September 2025, strike force detectives – with assistance from Hunter Valley Police District – searched a property in Barnsley.

During the search, police located a toolbox in the garage containing two rifles and numerous 3D printed firearm parts.

The items were seized to undergo further forensic examination and a 59-year-old man at the property was spoken to.

As investigations under Strike Force Leeville continue, police are urging anyone with information about the ownership or origins of the firearms to come forward.

Anyone with information that may assist investigations into organised criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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