Man to face court on firearms charges

A 37-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today on weapons charges.

About 9.45am yesterday (Thursday, 1 November) ACT Policing were called to a residence in Kambah where they conducted a brief search and located two firearms.

Following the search, members of ACT Policing’s Criminal Investigations Team, along with AFP Specialist Response Group (SRG) and Canine Team, commenced a search for the man around the Tuggeranong area.

The man was found a short time later following a traffic stop in Wanniassa.

He was subsequently arrested, with a search of his vehicle revealing another firearm.

The man has been charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Using a Carriage Service to Menace/Harass. He will face court this morning where bail will be opposed.

Police are urging anyone who may have any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6325580. Information can be provided anonymously.

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