Weapons charges in Surfers Paradise, QLD

Police charged two men with weapons act offences in Surfers Paradise last night.

At 11.30pm, officers intercepted the Mercedes-Benz on Orchid Avenue.

A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly located a loaded handgun, ammunition and a set of knuckle dusters.

A 27-year-old Stafford man and a 31-year-old Mermaid Beach man have each been charged with

unlawful possession of a category D/H/R weapon, unlawful possession of a category A, B or M weapon and possession of ammunition.

They are due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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