Officers from the Criminal Intelligence Command's Firearms and Cannabis team have seized 18 unlicensed or unregistered firearms as part of Operation Whiskey Legion's deployment to the Far North.
Since the operation launched on September 25, police have conducted 24 weapons audits, identifying approximately 500 firearms around Cairns and the Tablelands.
On October 1, police conducted an audit of a licenced firearms holder at a Parramatta Park property.
Two rifles and two handguns were seized from a 71-year-old owner, whose firearms licence had expired.
Detective Senior Sergeant Tony Parsons says licenced firearms holders are being reminded to ensure their weapons are stored appropriately.
"We encourage that firearms holders lock their firearms up very securely, and ensure they leave keys out of place and not in the same room as their firearms are being stored," Detective Senior Sergeant Parsons said.
"There is no place for firearm related violence in the Far North Queensland community, so people should contact Crime Stoppers or the local police if they have concerns about firearms."
Since Operation Whiskey Legion launched in the Far North on September 25, 193 people have been arrested on 357 charges, including 166 adults on 291 offences and 27 young people on 66 offences.
The operation is continuing in the Far North.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
