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A Marlin .22 rifle
A Marlin .22 rifle

Police are investigating the theft of firearms from a house near Murwillumbah recently.

Sometime between March 9 and last Sunday (March 23), five registered firearms were stolen from a house in Ray Street, Bray Park.

Three Marlin rifles, a Crosman rifle and a Lighting rifle were taken.

Ammunition, gunpowder and scopes were also stolen.

Detectives from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command are investigating the break-in and urge anyone with information about those responsible for the theft to contact police.

They are also keen to hear from anyone with information about the whereabouts of the stolen firearms.

Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.

 

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