Seized gun has Malcolm Naden’s prints on it – police

Malcolm Naden

Police handout image of fugitive Malcolm John Naden. Picture: Media Police
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A GUN seized after a break and enter near Nowendoc has been confirmed as the firearm used to shoot a police officer earlier this month.


Strike Force Durkin, comprising detectives from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, was formed to investigate and establish the whereabouts of NSW’s most wanted man, Malcolm Naden, 38.

Inquiries led police to dense bushland near Nowendoc on December 7.

When specialist officers began moving in on a campsite, a shot was fired towards police – striking an officer in the shoulder.

The injured officer received treatment at Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital and was later released. He is recovering from his injuries.

At the campsite, police located food, bedding and clothing plus two firearms hidden nearby.

Police seized a third gun while attending a break-in at an unoccupied house on a rural property at Niangala, west of Nowendoc.

Officers saw Naden briefly at the scene before he escaped.

A tactical operation was mounted to secure the premises, and about 7.30pm, a search was conducted inside the premises but Naden could not be found.

A .22-calibre rifle with scope was located at the premises and seized by police for forensic and ballistic testing. Subsequent tests have confirmed the weapon was used to shoot the police officer December 1.

Meanwhile, fingerprints found at the Niangala property have now been analysed and confirmed as belonging to Naden, police said.

Police have warned owners of firearms to ensure they secure all guns and ammunition in accordance with safe storage requirements and conduct regular inspections of their safes.

“Members of the public are warned Malcolm Naden is possibly armed and should be treated as dangerous,” a police spokesman said.

“He should not be approached if seen and any sightings or suspicious activity should immediately be reported to Triple “O”.

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