Police have seized guns and ammunition during a high-risk domestic violence arrest at Walkerston.
A 39-year-old man is accused of serious domestic violence offences, including stalking and deprivation of liberty.
On June 18, police executed a search warrant at a Walkerston address, allegedly locating semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines with ammunition.
Acting Inspector Scott Ingram said Mackay Whitsundays officers are committed to investigating serious crimes associated with domestic and family violence.
“The Mackay Whitsundays District is dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and taking firm action against offenders,” said Acting Inspector Ingram.
“Everyone has the right to live without fear of domestic and family violence.”
Acting Inspector Ingram said the warrant was one example in which police are disrupting the illegal use of firearms.
“Illegal firearms have no place in our community, and we will continue to target offenders and remove dangerous weapons from the streets.”
A 39-year-old man from Walkerston has been charged with seven offences, including two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon (rifle), and one count each of unlawful stalking, deprivation of liberty, authority required to possess explosives (ammunition), and possess utensils.
He is due to reappear before Mackay Magistrates Court on September 8.
