Media release

Arrest - Drug and Firearm Offences

Police

Drug and Organised Crime members made a significant discovery yesterday while serving outstanding warrants on a 34 year old man in Howard Springs.

During the course of his arrest police allegedly discovered a gram of amphetamine in the mans’ underpants. 

A further search of the property found several firearms and a large amount of ammunition.

Paraphernalia used in the manufacture of amphetamine was also seized.

The 34 year old was subsequently charged with numerous offences including two counts of possessing a schedule two dangerous drug and possessing a prohibited firearm.

A 64 year old man and a 20 year old female also at the residence were summonsed on firearms and drug charges respectively.

Items seized include: 

  • A semi automatic shotgun
  • Two .22 rifles
  • Ammunition of various calibres
  • Amphetamine
  • Testosterone
  • Medical products
  • Glassware and digital scales
  • Assorted items commonly used in the manufacturing of amphetamine
  • $1,300 in cash

Police enquiries are continuing.

 

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Jason Gates

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