CANBERRA, ACT, July 31 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:

This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force

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A Katoomba manappeared before theNSW Bail Division Courtstoday (31July,2026)chargedwithallegedlypossessingfirearmsand ammunition, as well as plans for manufacturing firearms.

An investigation began after the AFP received a report from Australian Border Force (ABF)regardingaNSW-based individual potentially manufacturing firearms.

AFP inquiriesled police to the man,49,anditwill be allegedheimported items consistent with manufacturing firearms over a two-year period.

A search warrant was executed in Kato...