Firearm, ammunition, drugs, cash and stolen property seized in Gowrie

Members of ACT Policing’s Targeting Team and Tuggeranong Police Station executed a search warrant at a residence in Gowrie yesterday (18 July), as part of an ongoing property crime and fraud investigation.

Police searched the residence, locating and seizing a .22 calibre shortened rifle and ammunition. Drugs suspected to be cannabis and methylamphetamine (ice), a sum of cash and stolen property were also seized during the warrant.

A 38-year old Gowrie woman and a 26-year-old Gowrie man were arrested at the residence and conveyed to the ACT Watch House.

The woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with unlawful possession of stolen property, possess prohibited substance and possess/sale/supply drug of dependence.

The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with obtain property by deception, theft and knowingly obtain financial advantage by deception.

Police will oppose bail.

South District Superintendent Scott Moller said police focus on targeting recidivist offenders to reduce crime.

“The seizure of drugs and illegal firearms is a priority for ACT Policing. The ACT is currently participating in a national firearms amnesty, which allows members of the public to surrender unwanted firearms without penalty. The amnesty aims to reduce the number of firearms which could become available to those who seek to cause harm in our community.”

“As police, our focus in on targeting known and recidivist offenders to reduce crime and keep our community safe,” Superintendent Scott Moller said.

For further information on how to participate in the Firearms Amnesty and how to safely surrender items, visit firearmsamnesty.ag.gov.au or call 1800 909 826.

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