UPDATE: A South Coast man has been hit with new charges related to the possession of digital blueprints for manufacturing 3D-printed firearms. Ordie Olah, aged 26, was apprehended in a dramatic early morning raid on September 1, 2023, when authorities found a Glock-style pistol, ammunition, and a 3D printer at his residence in Malua Bay.
This urgent development follows Olah’s earlier arrest by Strike Force Temarang, a specialized police unit focused on the illegal importation and production of 3D-printed weapons. Olah now faces three additional charges for possessing detailed digital blueprints for firearms, including models named ‘Cheetah-9,’ ‘MP22K,’ and ‘Not a Glock.’
Sergeant Corey Ware previously described Olah as a “very real danger” to the community, emphasizing that he has returned to criminal behavior despite past convictions. “This is an accused who has returned to this behavior after previous convictions,” Ware stated, underscoring the serious nature of the allegations.
In court on September 1, Magistrate Doug Dick denied bail, citing Olah’s extensive criminal history, which now includes 16 entries and a noted history of violence. “Your criminal history is certainly building,” Dick remarked, referencing the discovery of 3D blueprints for firearms in 2020.
Olah has yet to enter a plea and remains in custody. He is scheduled to appear again before Batemans Bay Court on September 29. This case continues to raise concerns about the dangers posed by the proliferation of 3D-printed firearms and the implications for community safety.
As developments unfold, the community watches closely, aware of the potential risks associated with illegal weapons manufacturing.
