More than 500 weapons were allegedly seized across the state. Photos: NSW Police.

A 21-year-old man from Adelong was one of 45 people arrested after NSW Police officers seized 518 firearms and firearm parts during a week of action targeting illicit firearms.

The National Illicit Firearms Working Group – consisting of police from jurisdictions across Australia, federal agencies, and NZ Police – coordinated a transnational week of action between Monday, 13 October and Sunday, 19 October.

As part of this operation, officers executed a search warrant in Adelong just before 7:10 am on Tuesday last week (14 October). They allegedly located and seized two imitation pistols, four privately made firearms, and a significant amount of equipment used to make firearms.

A 21-year-old was arrested at

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