Five people have been arrested after an AK47 was seized in a Mitcham Police Raid

Published: 12:35 am August 7, 2021

Updated: 2:45 pm March 8, 2026

Officers have seized an AK47 & ammunition, along with a large quantity of cannabis, during a proactive operation in the #Mitcham area. The weapon will now undergo forensic examination. Five people were arrested on suspicion of firearms and drugs offences. Police say they remain in custody

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