Man charged with firearms offences following search warrants

A 24-year-old man has been charged with firearms offences following search warrants in connection to a shooting in Belconnen in April.

About 2:50am on 25 April (2026), two men in a vehicle were shot while travelling along College Street in Belconnen.

Following investigations into the incident, police executed search warrants at residences in Holt and Moncrieff this morning (Wednesday, 3 June 2026).

During the warrants, officers located a rifle, ammunition in various calibres as well as evidence relating to the ongoing shooting investigation.

The 24-year-old man was arrested at the Holt residence and has been charged with unauthorised possession of a firearm, possessing ammunition generally, breach of bail and contravening a 3LA order.

He is due to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today.

Police are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Crime Stoppers via the  Crime Stoppers ACT website or on 1800 333 000.  Please quote 8404047. Information can be provided anonymously.