POLICE have served a notice to appear on a 56-year-old man found in possession of suppressor (a category R weapon) after they executed a search warrant at Longreach on Friday morning.
The man is to appear in the Longreach Magistrates Court on April 17.
A suppressor, or silencer, is typically used to reduce to noise of a firearm. Category R weapons include machine guns, rocket launchers and mortars.
Following from Operation Camouflage, officers from the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) are urging anyone in possession of a firearm to ensure they are registered and that their licence and details are up date.
Any queries can be directed to their local police station.
Crime can be reported to Policelink on 131 444 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers, on 1800 333 000.