Queensland police have charged a 56-year-old Greenbank man following an investigation into the alleged manufacture of 3D-printed firearms. Detectives from the Drug and Serious Crime Group’s Illicit Firearms Team searched a property in the Logan suburb and seized two functional 3D-printed FGC9 firearms, suppressors and high-capacity magazines.

Police also located quantities of 3D-printed magazines and firearm parts, three industrial-sized 3D printers, computer equipment and plans allegedly intended for manufacturing firearms.

The man was charged with one count each of unlawfully possessing a Category H firearm, manufacturing a firearm, possessing firearm blueprints or instructions, and possessing a Category R weapon. He was issued a notice to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court on July 20.

Detective Inspector Brad Phelps said 3D-printed firearms posed a serious risk to community safety. Police urged anyone with information about illegal firearms or equipment used to produce them to contact Queensland Police or Crime Stoppers.