Drug and firearm charges in Alice Springs


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A 39-year-old man who was found in possession of a quantity of drugs, cash and a firearm was arrested in Alice Springs yesterday.

Detectives of the Regional Investigation Division executed a search warrant on a Sadadeen home where a pump-action shotgun, a trafficable amount of Cocaine, an amount of Cannabis and large quantity of cash were allegedly located.

The man was arrested and transported to the Alice Springs Watch house and later charged with one count each of;

  • Supply schedule 2 less than commercial quantity
  • Receive or possess property the commissions of an offence
  • Possess schedule 1 – trafficable quantity
  • Possess schedule 2 – less than trafficable quantity
  • Possess/use prohibited firearm
  • Possess ammunition without permit/license
  • Fail to meet storage requirements
  • Possess thing to administer a dangerous drug

The man has been denied bail and will appear before the Alice Springs Local Court at a later date.

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