A man has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly being found with a homemade firearm, ammunition, and drugs during a major police operation in Brisbane’s north. The 27-year-old was arrested on June 12 in Kedron as part of Operation Brisbane Safe — a coordinated police blitz targeting property crime and knife offences across the Gateway area.
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Officers from the Boondall Tactical Crime Squad intercepted a stolen Kia sedan in a Gympie Road car park around 9:30 p.m. after it was allegedly taken from an address in Burpengary sometime between May 25 and June 4.
Police said the driver reversed into a police car before surrendering without further incident. A search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered a bag containing a homemade firearm, ammunition, methylamphetamine, cannabis, and various drug paraphernalia.
The man is facing 11 charges, including unlawful possession of a Category H weapon (handgun), possession of dangerous drugs, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing, driving without a licence, and possession of explosives. He was also charged with possessing restricted substances including 4-hydroxybutanoic acid and pregabalin, as well as suspected stolen property.
He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 14.
The Kedron arrest was one of several outcomes from Operation Brisbane Safe, which involved police from the North Brisbane District Tactical Crime Squad, Highway Patrol, and general duties units. In total, the day-long operation saw 36 people charged, 47 wandings, and nearly 400 random breath tests conducted.
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Police say the crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to tackle property and weapon-related offences in Brisbane’s north. Locals are urged to report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers or call 1800 333 000.
Published 17-June-2025
