Two men have been charged with firearms offences on the Mid North Coast.
Yesterday, officers attached to Manning-Great Lakes Police District commenced an investigation into alleged breaches of the Public Health Act 2010 (NSW).
During the course of the investigation, police were alerted to alleged offences under the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW).
Following extensive inquiries, a 22-year-old man attended Taree Police Station about 11.15am today (Tuesday 28 April 2020).
He has been issued with a Future Court Attendance Notice for the offence of give firearm to person not authorised by licence/permit.
His firearms licence was suspended, and a number of firearms were seized by police.
A 24-year-old man has also been issued with a Future Court Attendance Notice for the offence of use unauthorised firearm.
Both men will appear at Taree Local Court on Tuesday 4 August 2020.
