26 October 2026

Police seize 603 firearms across Australia and New Zealand, 207 people arrested in major operation targeting illicit weapons

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Police have seized 603 firearms and arrested 207 people during a coordinated crackdown on illicit weapons across Australia and New Zealand.

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