A man has been charged with traffic and firearms offences following a vehicle search at Raymond Terrace yesterday.
About 9.50am (Monday 24 July 2023), officers from Traffic and Highway Police Area Command were patrolling the Raymond Terrace area, when they observed a vehicle travelling on Irrawang Street.
The driver of the vehicle allegedly stopped in a driveway before running from the vehicle.
A subsequent search allegedly revealed a firearm located within the vehicle.
Following inquiries, a 37-year-old man was arrested at a home on Glenelg Street, Raymond Terrace, a short time later.
He was taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station, where he was charged with possess unauthorised pistol, acquire etc pistol-subject to firearms prohibition order, and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.
He was refused bail to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court today (Tuesday 25 July 2023).
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
