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Arms offences

Australia gun crackdown needed as thefts of firearms soar, think-tank says

One of the shooters at the Dec 14 Bondi Beach massacre was licensed to own six “long arms” weapons and held a firearm permit for a decade.
One of the shooters at the Dec 14 Bondi Beach massacre was licensed to own six “long arms” weapons and held a firearm permit for a decade.

Man who allegedly possessed airsoft pistols and replica rifle to be charged 

Officers found and seized an assortment of pellets, liquid gel balls, two samurai swords, seven catapults, four airsoft pistols and a replica rifle.
Officers found and seized an assortment of pellets, liquid gel balls, two samurai swords, seven catapults, four airsoft pistols and a replica rifle.

Certis officer charged with carrying loaded revolver at Bugis+ mall

Heng Jun Hao was allegedly armed with a Taurus revolver loaded with five bullets while he was at Bugis+ shopping mall.
Heng Jun Hao was allegedly armed with a Taurus revolver loaded with five bullets while he was at Bugis+ shopping mall.

Armed Certis cop arrested in Victoria Street; officer did not return gun and 10 bullets after duty

The man had been carrying a fully-loaded Taurus revolver, which had five bullets, a speed loader with another five bullets, and a baton in a pouch. 
The man had been carrying a fully-loaded Taurus revolver, which had five bullets, a speed loader with another five bullets, and a baton in a pouch. 

Man found guilty of 2005 murder of female British police officer Beshenivsky

FILE PHOTO: A photograph of murdered Sharon Beshenivsky is seen among the floral tributes left by well-wishers in Bradford November 20, 2005.  REUTERS/Russell Boyce/ File photo
FILE PHOTO: A photograph of murdered Sharon Beshenivsky is seen among the floral tributes left by well-wishers in Bradford November 20, 2005.  REUTERS/Russell Boyce/ File photo

Ex-Aetos officer who robbed Jurong moneylender has jail term cut to 14 years on appeal

The firearm which was seized during the operation. Mahadi Muhamad Mukhtar, 38, was carrying a firearm during an armed robbery at Jurong Gateway Road on April 12, 2021.
The firearm which was seized during the operation. Mahadi Muhamad Mukhtar, 38, was carrying a firearm during an armed robbery at Jurong Gateway Road on April 12, 2021.

Japan’s manpower-light defence strategy a flawed ‘paper plan’, officers say

By 2028, the number of 18- to 26-year-olds in Japan eligible for military service will shrink by 800,000 to 10 million.
By 2028, the number of 18- to 26-year-olds in Japan eligible for military service will shrink by 800,000 to 10 million.

At the courts

Ex-Aetos officer who robbed Jurong shop with gun gets 16½ years' jail, 18 strokes

Ex-Aetos officer who robbed Jurong shop while armed with gun gets over 16 years' jail, caning

Imran Khan ally arrested for sedition after army comments

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.