Australian Customs Seizes 1000 "lethal" slingshots

From The Age, an Australian Newspaper

Customs seizes 1000 slingshots

January 5, 2006 - 8:24AM AdvertisementAdvertisement

An illegal shipment of 1,000 potentially lethal slingshots has been seized by Customs officers in Western Australia.

The weapons were found last month when officers at Fremantle inspected a sea cargo consignment from China.

Customs WA Regional Director Paul O'Connor said slingshots were very dangerous weapon.

"This detection is another example of the effectiveness of Customs in preventing dangerous weapons reaching the streets," he said in a statement.

"Sophisticated screening procedures at the border allowed Customs to detect these weapons."

KIn follow up investigations Customs officers also took possession of documents at addresses in Canningvale and Willetton.

Slingshots with a wrist or forearm brace are prohibited under Customs regulations.

Anyone importing them without permission risks a fine of up to $275,000 and or 10 years in jail.

Original Article: Slingshots Seized in Australia