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Cops seize 3D-printed pistol, arrest gang member and associate

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Two males have been charged after Christchurch Police located a 3D-printed firearm in a car yesterday.

At 7.50pm on 21 November, officers observed a stolen car at a fast food restaurant in Ferry Road.

A 3D-printed firearm was located during a subsequent search of the car and has been seized.

A 20-year-old gang member and a 17-year-old gang associate have each been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm/restricted weapon, and one of unlawful possession of ammunition.

The 20-year-old is scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court today.

The 17-year-old will appear in Christchurch Youth Court on 22 November.

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3 COMMENTS

  1. Soon the slap-dash & sloppy government will introduce a 3D Printer Licence, just like for Firearms, etc.
    BUT-
    With more restrictions (ie gang affiliations, prior arrests / jail time, and…religious (anti-semite) & POLITICAL BELIEFS!!!).

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