Two Australians charged with supplying firearms to group that kidnapped NZ pilot
Saturday 13 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Winston Peters
Two men have been charged with trafficking firearms from Australia to the West Papua Liberation Army. The group was responsible for the 2023 kidnapping of Christchurch pilot Phillip Mehrtens. Police allege the men discussed sourcing Australian military weapons.