00:02It was during a routine test of the Glock weapon that police discovered the potential for multiple shots to be
00:08fired, even when the weapon was only discharged once.
00:12It's not yet known how widespread of a problem this is, but over 15,000 of the weapons, which police
00:19have been using in Queensland since 1999, are being tested and so far three have been identified as faulty.
00:27Queensland Police say they haven't received any reports of this issue in the field, including at any of the recent
00:34police-involved shootings across the state.
00:37While testing is underway, police say officers won't be left unarmed and there's no risk to community safety.
00:44Firearms that meet the testing requirements will be returned to service.
00:48Any firearms that do not meet the required standards and checks will be held and removed from operational use
00:55and importantly, those weapons will be replaced with operational firearms.
01:01The police union has taken aim at the government, saying these weapons should have been replaced over a decade ago
01:07and if it's found to be a widespread issue, they'll call on the state government to replace them all now.
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