Glad the cops found this before something tragic happened

policeSawn off rifle with a home made silencer

Geraldton Police report that at 9.30pm on Wednesday 18th June 2014 they conducted a vehicle stop in Utakarra.

"A search of the vehicle was conducted by the attending Police officers, who located a modified rifle. The rifle barrel had been shortened and a homemade suppressor fitted."

Police said that the firearm was seized and inquiries are continuing in regards to the matter.