Guns, ammo and drugs seized at Hillbank

Northern District patrols stopped a Mazda sedan on Judd Road, Elizabeth, at about 1.40pm on Wednesday 12 August. While speaking with the driver, officers allegedly sighted a knife inside the vehicle and subsequently conducted a search.

It will be alleged that police located a firearm in the boot, along with ammunition, other weapons, drugs, stolen number plates and disguises.

Further checks revealed the vehicle was displaying falsified number plates.

The driver, a 40-year-old Hillbank man, was arrested.

Just before 6pm on the same day, police attended the man's home to conduct a search. It will be alleged that officers located a homemade firearm, a folding handgun designed to resemble a mobile phone, a modified gel blaster, homemade ammunition, firearm accessories and cannabis.

The 40-year-old was charged with multiple offences, including possessing firearms without a licence, carrying offensive weapons, possessing a controlled drug and unlawful possession.

He was refused police bail and appeared in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today (Thursday 13 August).