The Fugitive Task Force (FTF) has arrested and charged a 33-year-old male in relation to firearm and traffic offences in Bakewell on Monday.

Around 3pm, the FTF apprehended a vehicle of interest on Shearwater Drive and the driver was subject to roadside drug and alcohol testing.

The 33-year-old driver returned a positive drug analysis for methamphetamine and amphetamine and was arrested at the scene.

During the arrest, officers conducted a lawful search of the vehicle where they located and seized a loaded homemade 12-guage shotgun as well as ammunition, a balaclava and gloves.

The alleged offender was charged with:

• Drive motor vehicle while disqualified
• Driver with prohibited drug in body
• Possess / use firearm whilst unlicensed
• Possess unregistered firearm
• Modify or repair prohibited firearm
• Possess unsafe firearm

He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.