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ACT Policing is seeking information about unlawful possession of firearms after two unregistered weapons were located in Holder.

Following investigations into recent shootings in the ACT, about 2:50pm yesterday (22 April 2025), officers executed a search warrant at a vacant residence in Holder.

Two of the 21 firearms located at the premises were unregistered. Police seized all 21 firearms along with a suppressor and approximately 10,000 rounds of various ammunition types.

Additionally, a detonation cord was located at the premises, which was subsequently taken by the AFP Bomb Response Team.

No charges have been laid at this time, however enquiries into this matter are continuing.

ACT Policing is calling on the community to provide information that identifies the location of illicit firearms, particularly those in the hands of criminals.

The threat to safety posed by criminals who possess, carry, or use firearms is a considerable risk to the community. We need to ensure illicit firearms are taken out of the hands of criminals for the safety of everyone in the community.

Anyone with any information about the illegal possession of firearms in the ACT should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an act of vandalism where a hate symbol was placed onto an election corflute sign.

Between 5pm last Wednesday (16 April 2025) and 9am last Thursday (17 April 2025), an election sign on Horse Park Drive in Amaroo was defaced with a hate symbol.

The matter was reported to police and anyone who witnessed suspicious activity along Horse Park Drive at Amaroo between those times is asked to come forward.

ACT Policing reminds the community that interfering or defacing election advertising material is an offence.

Anyone with information that could assist police (including anyone with relevant dash-cam footage) is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7939320. Information can be provided anonymously.

Police have seized approximately $10,000 in cash, an imitation firearm, two listening devices and suspected stolen property following search warrants yesterday.

After the discovery of explosives, drugs and ammunition in a car on Sunday, 13 April 2025, officers from Woden Station executed search warrants at a hotel in Tuggeranong and on two more vehicles linked to the Mazda 2.

During the search, police located prohibited weapons including a taser, knife, extendable baton, and imitation firearm. Approximately $10,000 in cash, two listening devices and commemorative coins suspected of being stolen property were also located.

No charges have been laid and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who can assist police with information about the illegal sale and distribution of drugs in the ACT is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 20-year-old man has been charged with drug driving after allegedly colliding with a motorcyclist on Thursday night and fleeing the scene.

About 7:40pm (17 April 2025), police and emergency services received reports of a collision between a Harley Davidson motorcycle and Toyota sedan at the intersection of Yamba Drive and Julia Flynn Ave, Isaacs.

Police who arrived at the scene were unable to locate the driver or vehicle and witnesses reported he had fled.

The motorcyclist was treated by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics and transported to hospital with serious injuries.

A short time later, a member of the public located the driver in Mawson and returned him to the collision scene.

He tested positive for driving with drugs in his system and he was taken into custody.

The Toyota sedan was later located in a green belt in Mawson.

The driver, a 20-year-old man from Isaacs, will face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date, charged with negligent driving causing actual bodily harm, drug driving, and failing to stop and give assistance.

Anyone who witnessed or has dash-cam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8025226. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 26-year-old man has been charged after allegedly committing acts of family violence against his partner over four years.

Police allege between 2020 and 2024, the man punched his partner repeatedly, tackled her to the ground, strangled her, damaged her property, and didn’t allow her to leave the house.

In one incident, it is alleged the man strangled his partner while she was holding an infant.

The incidents were reported to police in March and yesterday (Friday, 18 April 2025), the man was arrested in Latham after attempting to run from police.

He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 19 April 2025), charged with family violence offences, including four counts of aggravated common assault, two counts of choking, suffocating or strangling another person, and two counts of forcible confinement.

ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence.

If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.

If you require assistance, you can contact:

• Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
• Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
• The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
• The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6280 0900

ACT Policing has charged five Canberrans with various family violence offences, including assault, sexual assault and property damage, after several incidents over the weekend.

In one incident, a 20-year-old woman was charged after allegedly slapping and kicking her male partner in a Canberra nightclub on Sunday morning (4 May 2025).

Also on Sunday morning, a 70-year-old man was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting his female partner.

A 23-year-old woman was charged with possessing an offensive weapon with intent after allegedly threatening her partner with garden shears and assaulting him around midday Sunday.

In the other two incidents, a 37-year-old man and a 20-year-old man were charged after allegedly strangling their female partners.

Family violence can present itself in different ways, such as threatening or abusive messages or behaviours, property damage, intimidation and control, and physical violence.

If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.

If you require assistance, you can contact:

• Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
• Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
• The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
• The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6280 0900.

ACT Policing is seeking assistance from the public following a recent theft and property damage incident at the Telstra Tower.

On Thursday (1 May 2025) police received a report of an incident believed to have occurred at the Telstra Tower between 10pm on Saturday 26 April and 2am on Sunday 27 April (2025).

Police attended the building and collected evidence relating to damage and theft of items from the building including:

• Four computers

• Three uninterruptable power supply units

• A computer server and switch

• Two digital projectors

• Multiple keys

• A historic cast iron red post box

Significant damage to the interior of the building was also caused during the incident with initial estimates to replace stolen equipment and to repair the damage totaling approximately $200,000.

Police are seeking any information relating to the incident including the identities of five people who were observed in the area at the time.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 8037476. Information can be provided anonymously.

Updated at 9.05am, Wednesday 7 May 2025

Last week, ACT Policing sought the public’s assistance to identify a man in relation to an alleged assault on Lonsdale Street.

The man has been identified. Thank you for your assistance.

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ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man involved in an assault in the city last month.

About 3:00am on Friday, 18 April 2025, four men were sitting on a park bench on Lonsdale Street in Braddon, when they were approached by a man unknown to them.

The unknown man struck one of the men in the face before fleeing.

The man is described as of a large build with short dark hair. He was wearing a bright multi-coloured button up shirt, grey shorts, and white shoes at the time of the incident.

Police are urging if you can identify the man or anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 8025442. Information can be provided anonymously.