CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 28 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:
Editor's note: Images of seized firearm parts are available via Hightail.
The AFP is calling for public assistance to identify a criminal syndicate allegedly responsible for the attempted importation of hundreds of firearm parts into Melbourne from the USA.
Law enforcement became aware of the importation attempts in June 2025. A consignment containing an engine block and two engine transmissions was identified as concealing more than 150 Glock style firearm parts, including slides, barrels and receivers.
The AFP alleges the individual weapon parts, which were seized by authorities in the USA before they could be delivered, were intended for recipient...