Police charge officer with 3D-printing imitation Glock handguns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 04:24 · Archive

A 23-year-old probationary constable in Darwin has been charged with weapons offences after allegedly making imitation Glock handguns on a 3D printer at his home. The officer was seen carrying one of the imitation weapons by other officers at Darwin Police Station on Wednesday.

Police searched his residence and allegedly seized a second 3D-printed imitation Glock handgun along with a 3D printer. He was arrested and charged with two counts of making and possessing a prohibited weapon.

The officer has been granted bail to appear in Darwin Local Court on 27 October and has been suspended with pay while investigations continue.

How it is being reported

• Cop accused of 3D printing imitation Glock handgunsPolice have seized two imitation Glock handguns, allegedly made on a 3D printer, and charged a probationary constable with weapons offences.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 04:04
• Cop accused of 3D printing imitation Glock handgunsPolice have seized two imitation Glock handguns, allegedly made on a 3D printer, and charged a probationary constable with weapons offences.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 04:04

In this story: Darwin Police Station · Darwin Local Court · Northern Territory

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