Investigations are underway after firearms and parts were seized during a compliance search as part of Operation Philvor, which was established by officers attached to Richmond Police District to investigate rural crime in the Lower Rivers sector of Richmond.

In recent months, police have investigated several alleged incidents and conducted ongoing proactive operations in the Wardell, Pimlico and Empire Vale areas.

About 8.30am yesterday (Friday, 28 November 2025), Richmond Police, with the assistance of officers attached to Strike Force Raptor North and AFP Firearms Dectection Dog, conducted a Firearms Prohibition Order compliance search at a home on Gubay Road, Wardell.

During the search of the premises, police located and seized a rifle, two pistols, firearms parts and ammunition.

A crime scene was established, and a further search of the premises located mobile phones and cannabis plants.

The items were seized and will undergo forensic examination.

About 10.40am, police, with assistance from officers attached to Tweed / Byron Police District, the Rural Crime Prevention Team, Marine Area Command, Highway Patrol, and Police Rescue, attended five addresses across the Richmond Police District as part of continuing investigations.

The operation utilised drones, Highway Patrol officers, and trail bikes.

No arrests have been made and investigations under operation Philvor are ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis.

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