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Weapons allegedly seized by police after a search of a Kilkivan property at the weekend (Photo: QPS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 3, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Police investigating alleged breaches of a domestic violence order have seized shotguns, rifles, ammunition and a mace from a Kilkivan property.<\/p>\n

A 45-year-old Kilkivan man has been charged with three counts of contravention of a domestic violence order,\u00a0 unlawful possession of 10 or more weapons, unlawful possession of Category M weapons, possessing relevant substances, authority required to possess explosives (ammunition), failing to dispose of a needle and syringe, and receiving tainted property.<\/p>\n

The search was carried out on the Black Snake Road address on Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Police officers from the Kilkivan and Gympie stations were supported by the Wide Bay Burnett Tactical Crime Squad, Maryborough Dog Squad and Public Response Safety Team in “Operation Black Snake”.<\/p>\n

The man was remanded in custody to reappear in\u00a0 Gympie Magistrates Court on Thursday,<\/p>\n

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