- Published:
- Saturday 30 May 2026 at 4:48 pm
Detectives from the Illicit Firearms Squad charged a woman as part of an investigation into alleged firearms manufacturing and trafficking in Footscray.
A warrant was executed at a residential property on Napier Street with assistance from VIPER Taskforce on Friday 29 May just after 9am.
During the search, around 30 exhibits were seized by detectives including:
- various 22 calibre ammunition and 12-gauge shotgun ammunition
- 3D printed firearm parts
- various nuts/bolts/springs/fixings
- 3D printer and spools of 3D printer filament
- an imitation firearm
- various pyrotechnics/fireworks/flares/firecrackers
A man and woman were located inside the premises and taken into custody.
A 37-year-old woman was charged with an array of firearm offences including possess parts and equipment for manufacture of firearms, possess imitation firearm, possess ammunition and possess explosive.
She was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 23 November.
A 44-year-old man was released pending further enquiries into the incident.
The Bomb Response Unit also attended to conduct safety checks at the premises.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about illicit firearms activity is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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