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Police Gather to Discuss Growing Threat of Privately-Made Guns on Australian Streets

Police from across the country gathered in Melbourne to target ’toy-like' firearms.
Police Gather to Discuss Growing Threat of Privately-Made Guns on Australian Streets
Seized gun parts are seen on display during a press conference at AFP Headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 29, 2019. AAP Image/Stefan Postles
Monica O’Shea
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Privately-made guns are the “most significant growing threat” to public safety in Australia, according to police.

Police from across the nation met this week in Melbourne in a bid to tackle the increase in homemade firearms on Australian streets.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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