Brisbane man charged with sending gel blasters across Australia

A 38-year-old Brisbane man has been charged with sending gel blasters to customers in other states. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

Why it mattersGel blasters look like real guns and have been used to scare or threaten people. Stopping illegal sales across state lines is a priority for police and public safety.

AustraliaAnyone outside Queensland with a gel blaster is urged to surrender it to police immediately, as possession now carries severe legal penalties following this enforcement action.

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