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Queensland police have been forced to retest all service-issued Glock handguns after a fault was discovered in the weapon that could cause it to fire multiple shots.

The 40-calibre Glock is the standard-issue sidearm for Queensland police officers, and has been in service since the 1990s.

A malfunction was discovered during routine testing of the weapon which could result in multiple shots being fired when the firearm is discharged.

A spokesperson for the Queensland police service said “further testing” has been ordered as a result of the problem “to provide additional confidence”.

“At this time, there have been no operational incidents identified in connection with Service-issued Glock handguns,” the spokesperson said.

“Testing is being conducted across all regions, commands and divisions in the interests of officer and community safety.

“Firearms that meet the testing requirements will be returned to service.

“Any firearms that do not meet the required standards and checks will be held and removed from operational use.”

Police are also issued a Taser, and other weapons, with some officers also trained to use rifles.

The fault is the second to be discovered this year. The QPS ordered a recall of holsters issued for the brand-new Taser 10 earlier this year after a defect was discovered which allowed a weapon to be removed from a locked holster.

Queensland police said it was also working with suppliers to rectify the issue with its Glocks.