Members from Strike Force Trident have arrested and charged a 35-year-old man in relation to firearm and drug offences following a raid on a unit in The Narrows today.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Stringer said during the search warrant Police seized a sawn off Anschutz .22LR bolt action rifle with one round in the chamber and loaded magazine; a sawn off Winchester 12 gauge shotgun; and an illegal baton with side handle.
Police also seized a quantity of cannabis and around $1500 in cash.
“It is quite concerning that people allegedly involved in the supply of dangerous drugs have loaded sawn off firearms at their disposal. This is a good result getting these illegal weapons off the street.”
The man was arrested and charged with:
Supply Dangerous Drug
Posses a dangerous drug, cannabis
Possess Tainted Property
Posses/use prohibited firearm
Posses/use firearm unlicensed
Possess ammunition without permit licence.
He will appear in Darwin Magistrates Court 15 February.