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Murder rifle found
THE state’s Homicide boss has thanked people for coming forward after a rifle linked to the murder of 48-year-old Frank Smith (pictured below) in Wellington last year was found near the town. Homicide Squad Commander detective superintendent Danny Doherty said police were grateful for the assistance, and pleased a ballistic examination linked the weapon to the murder of Mr Smith. “Strike Force Libani detectives have seized significant physical and forensic evidence over the past 14 months since Frank’s murder,” Det Supt Doherty said. “The firearm that was recently located has now been linked to the shooting of Frank and is currently undergoing further forensic and DNA testing. Continued page 3
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