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Hot pink 3D-printed gun seized south of Brisbane

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Strohfeldt, C. (2026, September 21). Hot pink 3D-printed gun seized south of Brisbane. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/hot-pink-3d-printed-gun-seized-south-of-brisbane-20260921-p60z7b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Police in Brisbane seized a hot pink, 3D-printed gun during a raid at an Augustine Heights home south of the city. The weapon, which resembled a children’s toy, was one of several items confiscated along with ammunition and drugs from a Springfield Lakes woman who faces multiple charges including drug possession and illegal weapon possession. Senior Sergeant Michelle Blaney warned about the rising trend of private firearm manufacturing and urged public vigilance against such activities.

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A hot pink 3D-printed gun was seized by police in Augustine Heights, south of Brisbane, during a raid where officers also confiscated ammunition, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. Senior Sergeant Michelle Blaney stated that the weapon was designed to look like a popular children's toy and is part of an increasing trend of illegal firearm production at home. The 38-year-old woman from Springfield Lakes arrested in connection with this raid faces multiple charges including possession of dangerous drugs and a category D/H/R weapon, which includes handguns. She will appear before the Ipswich Magistrates Court on October 7. Police are urging anyone with information about private firearms manufacturing to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.

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Topics

Augustine Heights Brisbane Crime Stoppers Ipswich Magistrates Court Springfield Lakes

Subjects

Augustine Heights GPE · 1× Blaney PERSON · 1× Brisbane GPE · 1× Crime Stoppers ORG · 1× Ipswich Magistrates Court ORG · 1× Michelle Blaney PERSON · 1× Springfield Lakes GPE · 1×

Narrative

The weapon was designed to resemble a popular children’s toy, and was part of a growing trend of illegal at-home firearms production, Senior Sergeant Michelle Blaney said.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-21

🔮 “This seizure highlights the increasing accessibility of these devices and the ability for offenders to conceal firearms in forms that may not resemble traditionally manufactured weapons,” he said.

2026-09-21 · The Sydney Morning Herald

Hot pink 3D-printed gun seized south of Brisbane · mixed framing

Claims (8 extracted, 2 hedged)

A pink, 3D-printed gun seized south of Brisbane has prompted warnings from police about private firearms manufacturers. asserted

gun → print → manufacturers

The weapon was designed to resemble a popular children’s toy, and was part of a growing trend of illegal at-home firearms production, Senior Sergeant Michelle Blaney said. asserted

Blaney → design → production

“This seizure highlights the increasing accessibility of these devices and the ability for offenders to conceal firearms in forms that may not resemble traditionally manufactured weapons,” he said. uncertain

he → highlight → weapons

The gun was found in a raid at an Augustine Heights home on Tuesday, where officers seized the weapon, ammunition, drugs and drug paraphernalia. asserted

officers → find → weapon

Officers found a 38-year-old Springfield Lakes woman on Technology Drive, and took her into custody. asserted

Officers → find → custody

She was charged with 11 offences, including four counts of possessing dangerous drugs and possession of a category D/H/R weapon – which includes handguns. asserted

which → charge → handguns

The woman was expected to appear before Ipswich Magistrates Court on October 7. asserted

woman → expect → October

Blaney urged anyone who might have information linked to the private manufacture of weapons to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. uncertain

who → urge → 000