Man Arrested for Storing Stolen Guns in Lavington Home

A 34-year-old man, identified as Max Louis Hartley, was arrested after police found two stolen rifles and ammunition hidden under a mattress at his Lavington home. Hartley claimed that he had been instructed by a friend to hold onto the firearms, and he had taken precautions to avoid leaving fingerprints. The discovery was made during a police operation in the area, which resulted in the recovery of over 15 firearms and the arrest of 56 people. Hartley faces serious charges and is expected to receive a custodial sentence.

Key Takeaways:

• Two stolen rifles were found hidden under a mattress in the main bedroom of Hartley's Lavington home.
• The rifles were stolen from a Killara property on April 26, and Hartley was arrested four days later on May 2.
• Hartley claimed that he had been given the firearms by a friend to hold onto, and he had handled them with gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints.
• He admitted to the firearms offences in Albury Local Court on June 18.
• The court heard that Hartley could live in Wagga while awaiting the outcome of his case.
• Hartley is receiving treatment and is expected to return to court on July 30 for sentencing.

Statistics:

• 15 firearms were recovered during the police operation.
• 56 people were taken into custody by May 1.
• 2 rifles were found hidden under a mattress in Hartley's home.
• 1 blue tea towel was used to wrap ammunition.
• 1 mobile phone was seized from Hartley during the raid.

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