Intruder steals weapons from Australian naval base
1,781 views · Published 1 January 2013 · 0:38 · Indexed 30 October 2026
Channel: News Direct · 2013 · News & Politics
A cache of weapons were stolen from a Darwin naval base after an intruder broke in and assaulted a crew member. Reports said an armed intruder wearing a balaclava and combat clothing entered Larrakayeh Naval Base after midnight and boarded the HMAS Bathhurst. Once inside the intruder overpowered a crew member before taking two pump-action shotguns and 12 9mm pistols from the ship's armory and escaping. It is not known how the intruder entered the base, which has now been locked down. All vehicles leaving the base are now being searched. The base is home to several Armidale class patrol boats. Armidale class vessels usually carry machine guns, assault rifles, shotguns and pistols and ammunition. Australian Defense Force officers and the Federal Police are now investigating the incident.
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