Man charged with 25 offences after police seize 18 firearms
A 36-year-old was charged with 25 offences. Police found 18 gel-blaster firearms, a knife and cannabis at his Watanobbi home.
Police responded to reports of a man acting aggressively at a Watanobbi address on October 20. Officers discovered the 36-year-old in his vehicle outside the Guardian Road home.
After searching the property, they seized 18 gel-blaster firearms, a knife and handcuffs. A search of his vehicle found cannabis.
The man was charged with 25 offences. The charges include eleven counts of possessing unauthorised firearms and seven counts of possessing unauthorised pistols.
He was also charged with possessing prohibited weapons and stalking with intent to cause fear of physical harm. Additional charges include breaching an AVO, drug possession and resisting police.
The 36-year-old was refused bail. He is due to appear in Local Bail Division Court.
- 18 gel-blaster firearms
- Firearms seized
- 25 offences
- Offences charged
- October 20, about 7pm
- Response date
Why it mattersThese serious weapons and stalking charges raise community safety concerns.
AustraliaThe arrest occurred in NSW, where gel-blaster firearms and weapons offences are prosecuted under strict state legislation.
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