"These 3D printed components may look colourful, but they are not toys. Once assembled, they become lethal weapons entirely illicit and extremely dangerous, the commander of the state crime command's drug and firearms squad and national chair of the Illicit Firearms Working Group, Det Supt John Watson, said in a statement. That's why we're targeting the full supply chain, from printers to imported parts."
"Public safety sits at the core of our firearms licensing system. Shooters must be licensed, firearms must be registered, and compliance is non-negotiable. Data obtained by Guardian Australia as part of its investigation shows that over the past five years more than 9,000 firearms have been reported stolen, and that in 2025, police made seizures of homemade firearms in almost every state and territory."
Law enforcement in Australia and New Zealand conducted a week-long transnational operation that resulted in the seizure of over 1,000 firearms and gun parts and more than 180 arrests. Authorities recovered 281 privately manufactured firearms and parts, including those produced by 3D printers. In New South Wales, police found multiple 3D printers, glock-style pistols, magazines and 3D-printed holsters, arresting 45 people and seizing 518 firearms and parts. Multiple individuals face charges including manufacturing prohibited firearms without a licence, importing prohibited goods and possessing digital blueprints. Court records show 3D models are being manufactured domestically and shared via online designer communities.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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