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An 18-year-old man has been arrested after being found with a gel-blaster in Lyons.
About 6:15am this morning (Wednesday, 6 March 2025), officers from Woden Station attended the man’s residence following information that he was in possession of an illegal firearm.
During a search of the man’s bedroom, police located a gel-blaster, clip seal bags believed to contain cocaine, a small container containing a large amount of substance believed to be methylamphetamine, and approximately $1200 in cash.
The man has been charged with multiple firearms offences and trafficking in a controlled drug other than cannabis and will face the ACT Magistrates Court today.
ACT Policing reminds the community that it is an offence to possess a gel-blaster. If you are found in possession of one, it will be seized and you may face criminal charges.
Anyone who has any information about prohibited firearms or the sale and distribution of illicit drugs is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.