A rookie Sydney police officer has faced embarrassment and disciplinary action after being implicated in a “fake gun” controversy during his very first week on duty.
Carrying a replica gun without the proper permit is considered a criminal offence for both police officers and civilians.
McDonald added that had the items been genuine replica firearms, the officer would have lost his job immediately.
What we’ve determined is that the firearms he’s holding in the video are actually cake decorations,” McDonald said.