Several allegedly fake badges were seized during a raid on a home in Double Bay, Sydney, on 24 October. Photo: AFP.
A former Canberra property developer has been granted bail after being accused of impersonating an Australian Federal Police (AFP) officer.
The arrest of Jaime Charles Farrelly, who used to be involved in developing commercial and residential properties in Canberra, has been widely reported.
An AFP spokesperson said police began an investigation in September after a member of the public handed in a police badge and identification to Bondi Police Station.
“AFP officers seized the badge and identification for further examination,” the spokesperson said.
Police then raided a home in Double Bay, Sydney, on Friday (24 October), seizing numerous items.
These allegedly included hats and t-shirts with AFP insignia, four replica firearms, 11 gel blasters, fake badges and identification from other law enforcement agencies including the AFP and NSW Police, as well as CIA and FBI, large amounts of steroids and 14 grams of cocaine.
Mr Farrelly was charged with impersonating a Commonwealth public official, possessing prohibited firearms and supplying an indictable quantity of a prohibited drug.
The impersonation charge carries a maximum penalty of two years’ jail.
The 50-year-old, who lives in Double Bay, faced the Parramatta Local Court on Saturday (25 October).
He was granted bail on conditions including that he report to a police station every day, surrender his passport and not enter a point of departure.
The matter will return to court on 30 October in the Downing Centre in Sydney.
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