Four men charged after police uncover ‘phone guns’ in major raid

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Four men have been charged after police seized multiple weapons, ammunition, drugs and an allegedly stolen motorcycle during a search in Deception Bay, north of Brisbane.

Officers from the Moreton Tactical Crime Squad, assisted by the Public Safety Response Team and Dog Squad, executed a search warrant at a Cross Street property shortly after 5pm on 2 August.

Police allege they found two handguns designed to fold and resemble mobile phones, along with two pistols and multiple rounds of ammunition.

Quantities of methylamphetamine, GHB, cannabis and ketamine were also allegedly seized.

A motorcycle allegedly stolen from Deception Bay between 20 February and 8 March was also located at the property.

A 37-year-old Deception Bay man faces multiple charges, including possessing dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of a motor vehicle and weapons, and offences relating to drug-related property and equipment.

A 52-year-old Rollingstone man was charged with unlawful possession of weapons.

A 40-year-old Burpengary man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and failing to properly dispose of a needle or syringe, while a 44-year-old Deception Bay man was charged with an offence relating to possession of S4 or S8 medicines or hazardous poisons.

All four men are due to appear before Caboolture Magistrates Court on 31 August.

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