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Union Official Arrested: 167 Guns, $120K Cash Found
5 Mar
Summary
- Senior union official arrested following a kitchen fire report.
- Police allegedly found 167 firearms and over $120,000 cash.
- Charges include firearm offenses and dealing with crime proceeds.
A long-term senior official affiliated with the NSW Electrical Trades Union has been arrested and charged with firearm offenses and dealing with proceeds of crime. The arrests followed an incident on Monday when emergency services were called to the official's Illawarra home due to reports of a kitchen fire.
Upon extinguishing the fire, emergency services allegedly discovered numerous firearms scattered throughout the property. A subsequent police raid uncovered a total of 167 guns and more than $120,000 in cash. The official, who has been in a leadership role within the union since 2017, also holds a position at Sydney Trains.
The charges underscore a significant event for the Labor-affiliated union. The discovery highlights serious safety concerns regarding the alleged unsafe storage of the firearms found at the residence. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
