Hon Peter Collier asked about the number of firearms stolen from licensed holders and the recovery/charges laid. The WA Police provided the total number of firearms stolen and recovered, but couldn't specify if the stolen firearms were from licensed holders or the number of charges laid.

AnsweredQoN 1782Legislative Council
Asked
30 November 2023
Portfolio
Police

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(1) How many frearms, excluding paintball guns and firearm parts, were stolen from firearm license holders in the following years: (a) 2020; (b) 2021; and (c) 2022? (2) Of those forearms stolen in each year how many were recovered by police and charges laid on those who stole the firearms?

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Answered
27 February 2024
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police
Response time
2 days
The Western Australia Police Force advise that the licence status of stolen firearms cannot be identified, and the number of charges laid in relation to recovered stolen firearms cannot be provided in a reliable manner.
1.
a. 187
b. 251
c. 212
2.
a. 56
b. 59
c. 57
Notes:

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