Documents released under freedom of information laws reveal details surrounding a gift presented by the FBI Director, Kash Patel, during a visit to Australia and New Zealand last October. According to the records, Patel gave a 3D-printed pistol to Reece Kershaw, who was the commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) at the time. The weapon was reportedly displayed in the commissioner’s office following the director’s visit.
However, reports indicate that within a few months, after Krissy Barrett assumed the role of AFP commissioner in April, she subsequently ordered the destruction of the item. The newly published AFP documents provide insight into the reception of the gift among some staff members. While the materials confirm the transaction—specifically detailing that the FBI director gave the pistol to the incumbent commissioner—they also contain evidence of staff enthusiasm for the novelty weapon.
The release of these documents sheds light on the timeline of the item’s arrival and subsequent removal from official display. The revelation centers on the physical exchange of the 3D-printed firearm during the American director’s official tour of the Australian region. The information provides a documented account of the item’s presence and ultimate disposal within the ranks of the Australian law enforcement agency.
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