Detectives from Orana Mid-Western Police District are investigating a number of offences involving firearms across the Western Region last year.
Strike Force Ramose was established after four men forced their way into a home on Gobolion Street, Wellington, armed with shotguns and a machete on Tuesday 12 February 2019.
A 37-year-old man was assaulted and struck with a machete, before being shot in the groin.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to Orange Base Hospital, where he underwent surgery, his condition is not considered life threatening.
About 6.30pm on Saturday 30 November 2019, a 38-year-old man was shot in the legs at a unit block in Maxwell Street, Wellington.
The man was conveyed to Wellington Hospital where he sought medical treatment. He was later transferred to Dubbo Base Hospital, and his condition is not considered life threatening.
Following this incident, in December 2019, detectives seized two rifles from a Wellington address, they are currently being forensically examined.
In January 2020, detectives executed a search warrant in Swift Street, Wellington, where they seized a shortened firearm. Inquiries continue into the ownership of the weapon.
Following further inquiries, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Target Action Group with the assistance of detectives executed a search warrant at an address in Yeoval on Thursday 13 February.
During the search officers seized 11 firearms, three pistols and a large amount of ammunition.
Police are conducting investigations for a possible link between all offences.
Detectives are appealing for anyone in the community who may have information that could assist with their investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
