A 33-year-old Penal man was arrested after police discovered a loaded Glock-style pistol during a raid on a birthday party gathering along Lowkie Trace on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Officers from specialised units acted on intelligence that attendees were armed and conducted a search under the Emergency Powers Regulations. Police recovered a shoulder bag containing the pistol fitted with a magazine holding 17 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Investigators identified a Syne Village resident as the bag's owner; he admitted he was not licensed or authorised to possess the firearm and was arrested on firearm and ammunition offences.
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This is the 3rd seizures reported in Penal in 2026.
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