Homemade firearms and drugs seized following investigation into Mawson home invasion

A 29-year-old man has been charged and two homemade firearms have been seized following a search warrant at a home in Mawson.

About 1.45am on Thursday, 18 July 2024, four people forced their way into a residence on Du Faur Place, Mawson.

The group assaulted the resident before stealing the man’s wallet and vehicle.

Police believe the property was targeted in error and following enquiries, executed a search warrant at a neighbouring property on Sunday (21 July 2024).

Two homemade firearms and a quantity of drugs, suspected to be methamphetamine and cocaine, were seized by police.

A 29-year-old man who is a resident of the home that was being searched was arrested and charged with breach of bail and disqualified driving.

Further investigations regarding the items seized from the home are occurring and further charges are expected to be laid.

Investigations into the identities of the four who committed the home invasion are ongoing and anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7801831. Information can be provided anonymously.