Double Bay Man’s Shocking Arsenal Exposed: Fake AFP Officer Busted with Illegal Weapons and Steroids
- A 50-year-old man from affluent Double Bay has been arrested for allegedly impersonating an Australian Federal Police officer
- Police found a stash of illegal weapons, including four replica firearms and 11 high-quality gel blasters, at his home
- The man was also charged with possessing large amounts of steroids and 14g of cocaine
In a stunning development, a 50-year-old man from Sydney’s exclusive Double Bay has been charged with impersonating an Australian Federal Police officer and possessing a cache of illegal weapons, including replica firearms and high-powered gel blasters.
The AFP launched an investigation after a member of the public found an AFP badge and other IDs on September 23 and handed them in to the Bondi Police Station. Further inquiries led police to the 50-year-old man, who was arrested on Friday.
When police executed a search warrant at the man’s home, they were shocked to find a large quantity of illegal weapons, including four replica firearms and 11 high-quality gel blasters. The search also uncovered hats and t-shirts with AFP insignias, allegedly fraudulent badges and identification from other law enforcement agencies, large amounts of steroids, and 14g of cocaine.
AFP Detective Superintendent Peter Fogarty issued a stark warning, saying, “Falsely representing yourself as any kind of law enforcement or Commonwealth official poses a genuine danger to public safety. This type of behaviour is extremely concerning, and if anyone has information about the fraudulent use of police identification, please contact your local police station.”
The man faces a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment for the impersonation charge and is expected to appear before Parramatta Local Court on Saturday. He has been charged with multiple offences, including possessing prohibited firearms and impersonating a Commonwealth public official.
This shocking discovery has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for tougher laws to prevent individuals from misusing police identification.