Two men were arrested yesterday after police uncovered a stolen rifle during a search at Surrey Downs.
On Monday 8 December, Northern District investigators attended a home at Surrey Downs and conducted a search. It will be alleged that a .22 rifle was located by police at the premises, in addition to two bayonets.
Checks on the firearm's serial number revealed that it had been stolen from a Barossa Valley home in 2018.
A 24-year-old man and 65-year-old man from the address were arrested and charged with possessing a firearm without a licence and failing to comply with firearm storage requirements. The 24-year-old was further charged with possessing a prohibited weapon.
The duo were bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 20 January.
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