A Kangaroo Point man is among two Brisbane men charged after police allegedly uncovered dozens of 3D-printed firearms during a vehicle interception at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Container in Vehicle Leads to Major Firearm Seizure
Police intercepted a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and conducted a search of the vehicle, locating a black plastic container in the boot. Inside, officers allegedly found 34 Glock-style 3D-printed handguns along with approximately 800 rounds of nine-millimetre ammunition. The items also included handgun magazines, rifle magazines, plastic rifle trigger guard assemblies, and a hard drive containing blueprint material for manufacturing firearms.
The driver, a 43-year-old man from West End, and a 39-year-old man from Kangaroo Point were taken into custody and transported to Southport Watchhouse. Both men were refused bail and later appeared before Southport Magistrates Court.
Kangaroo Point Property Searched As Investigations Continue
Search warrants were executed at properties in West End and Kangaroo Point as part of ongoing investigations. Authorities have not indicated whether additional items were located during those searches.
The two men have been charged with multiple offences, including supplying and possessing Category H firearms, unlawful possession of weapons, possession and distribution of blueprint material for firearm manufacturing, possession of short firearms in a public place, and possession of dangerous drugs. Investigations remain ongoing as police continue efforts to address the alleged possession and supply of unlawful firearms.
Police Highlight Risks Linked to 3D-Printed Firearms
The investigation follows broader concerns raised by police about the use of 3D printing technology to produce unlawful firearms. Authorities have indicated that intelligence-led operations are being used to disrupt access to these weapons and associated materials.
The Kangaroo Point connection forms part of the current investigation, with officers focusing on the alleged movement and possession of firearms identified during the vehicle search.
Published 31-Mar-2026
