Firearms, drugs and money seized

Police conducted a search of the vehicle and uncovered two loaded homemade/manufactured firearms, ammunition, a small amount of amphetamine, scales and an undisclosed quantity of cash were located.

At about 9.55pm on Wednesday 30 April 2014, police conducted a traffic stop on an undisclosed vehicle in a car park on Bosley Street, Sunset Beach.

Two male occupants were arrested and conveyed to Geraldton Police Station where further inquiries were conducted.

A subsequent search of an address in Waggrakine resulted in a further seizure of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition, crossbow and compound bow.

A 41 year old male from Waggrakine has been charged with the following offences:

1 x Possess prohibited drug (amphetamine) with intent to sell/supply 1 x Possess unlicensed firearm 2 x Possess unlicensed ammunition 2 x Manufacture firearm 1 x Possess unlawfully obtained property 1 x Possess Prohibited Weapon 1 x Possess Controlled Weapon

The male will face Geraldton Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 May 2014.