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Loaded Pistol Found on Solicitor Representing Parcel Bomb Murder Defendant

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A solicitor representing the man accused of the parcel bomb murder of a National Crimes Authority officer was carrying a loaded pistol in Adelaide on the day his client appeared in court. The solicitor, who has not been named, had a 38-calibre pistol on him when stopped by police the Saturday before last. This incident has raised serious questions about court security and prison security, particularly in cases of this kind which are of utmost seriousness.

Key Takeaways:

  • A solicitor representing Domenic Perre, the man accused of the parcel bomb murder, was carrying a loaded 38-calibre pistol on the day his client appeared in court.
  • The solicitor was stopped by police on the Saturday before last and found to have the loaded pistol in his possession.
  • The pistol contained ammunition that could not be bought in Australia, and it was not target ammunition.
  • The solicitor was a member of a pistol club, but the gun he was carrying was loaded with the non-target ammunition.
  • The incident has raised serious concerns about court security and prison security, particularly in cases of this kind.
  • Domenic Perre was arrested on the evening of Friday 11 March and charged with the murder of NCA officer Detective Sergeant Geoffrey Bowen and the attempted murder of NCA lawyer Peter Wallis.
  • The solicitor had attended court in relation to Mr Perre's appearance and had also previously attended upon Mr Perre in the City Watchhouse of the Adelaide Police Station.

Statistics:

  • 1. The solicitor was carrying a loaded 38-calibre pistol.
  • 2. The pistol contained ammunition that could not be bought in Australia.
  • 3. The incident occurred on Saturday 12 March 1994.
  • 4. Domenic Perre was arrested on 11 March and charged with murder.
  • 5. Detective Sergeant Geoffrey Bowen was killed instantly on 2 March.

Sources:

  • Mr Angus Redford, Liberal member of the Legislative Council (Upper House)
  • The Minister for Emergency Services and the Attorney-General
  • "The Advertiser" newspaper, 15 March 1994
  • The Parliament of South Australia, sessional records, 15 March 1994
  • Royal Adelaide Hospital, Burns Unit patient records (for Peter Wallis)

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