Police have seized guns and gun parts during a compliance search in Wardell.
In recent months, police have been conducting an investigation in the Wardell, Pimlico and Empire Vale areas.
At 8.30am yesterday, Friday, November 28, Richmond Police with the assistance of officers attached to Strike Force Raptor North and the AFP Firearms Detection Dog unit conducted a firearms prohibition order compliance search at a home on Gubay Road, Wardell.
During the search of the premises, police found and seized a rifle, two pistols, firearms parts and ammunition.
A crime scene was established and a further search of the premises located mobile phones and cannabis plants.
The items were seized and will undergo forensic examination.
At 10.40am police – with assistance from officers attached to Tweed / Byron Police District, the Rural Crime Prevention Team, Marine Area Command , Highway Patrol, and Police Rescue – attended five homes across the Richmond Police District as part of continuing investgations.
The operation used drones, highway patrol officers, and trail bikes.
No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
This information was provided by NSW Police.