Constable Charged With Firearms Offences

A constable from eastern region has been charged following an internal investigation.

The man has been charged with one count of possess a prohibited weapon and one count of possess cartridge ammunition without a licence.

It is alleged the incident occurred in 2024 while the officer was off-duty.

The 33-year-old has been charged on summons and is expected to appear before a magistrates’ court at a later date.

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