A man has been arrested in Bathurst following a joint investigation into the alleged importation of illegal firearms parts and drug manufacturing equipment.
In August, NSW Police, Australian Border Force and US Homeland Security began an investigation into the alleged importation of firearms parts and drug manufacturing equipment into Australia from the US, Hong Kong, China, Germany and Japan.
NSW Police, Australian Border Force and US Homeland Security began an investigation after receiving information about the alleged importation of firearm parts and drug manufacturing equipment into Australia. Credit:NSW Police
At 6am on Wednesday, authorities executed a search warrant for a property in Violet Street, in South Bathurst.
Investigators uncovered an unknown substance inside the home and requested assistance from NSW Fire and Rescue.
A 50-metre exclusion zone has been established around the home and nearby residents were evacuated.
A 36-year-old male was arrested and issued with a Firearms and Weapons Prohibition Order. He has been taken to Bathurst police station, where he is expected to be charged with firearms and importation offences.
The operation is not counter-terrorism related.
A 36-year-old male has been arrested and is expected to be charged with firearms and importation offences. Credit:NSW Police
"Earlier this morning, [police] discovered an unknown substance within the house which they are a bit concerned about," NSW Police Chifley Inspector David Abercrombie said.
"They contacted the NSW Fire and Rescue hazmat unit to attend the location - which they have done, and made an assessment. With that assessment, they have decided to enforce an exclusion zone around the house at this stage until further testing is done and we can work out what it is."
He added that additional resources, including the rescue and bomb disposal unit, were en route from Sydney to assist.
"This will probably go on for quite a few hours yet."
The community is urged to avoid the area.
More to come.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
Laura is a journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald.
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