A man was arrested after a handgun was found during a police operation at the Adelaide Railway Station last night.
About 10.45pm on Saturday 4 July, Police were conducting a Passive Alert Detection Dog (PADD) Operation at the Adelaide Railway Station.
A positive indication from Police Dog Fang led police to search a man, with officers allegedly finding him in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. A search of the man’s backpack then uncovered a .22 calibre semi-automatic handgun and ammunition.
The 48-year-old Devon Park man was arrested and charged with serious firearms offences, including possess firearm without a licence, and possess controlled drug.
He did not apply for bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday.
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