The Fugitive Task Force (FTF) has arrested and charged a 33-year-old male in relation to firearm and traffic offences in Bakewell on Monday.
Around 3pm, the FTF apprehended a vehicle of interest on Shearwater Drive and the driver was subject to roadside drug and alcohol testing.
The 33-year-old driver returned a positive drug analysis for methamphetamine and amphetamine and was arrested at the scene.
During the arrest, officers conducted a lawful search of the vehicle where they located and seized a loaded homemade 12-guage shotgun as well as ammunition, a balaclava and gloves.
The alleged offender was charged with:
- Drive motor vehicle while disqualified
- Driver with prohibited drug in body
- Possess / use firearm whilst unlicensed
- Possess unregistered firearm
- Modify or repair prohibited firearm
- Possess unsafe firearm
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
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