The Northern Territory Police Force has seized multiple firearms and ammunition in Ntaria on Thursday evening.
Around 9pm, Ntaria Police were conducting routine traffic patrols along Larapinta Drive when they came across a 29-year-old male parked on the side of the road.
Police stopped and spoke with the male, who stated he was hunting. The male informed police that he had a loaded firearm and ammunition inside the vehicle and directed officers to its location.
Police conducted a search of the vehicle and located the firearm and a quantity of ammunition that did not meet storage and safekeeping requirements. The firearm and ammunition were seized under the Firearms Act 1997.
The male further informed police that he had additional firearms and ammunition at his residence. Police attended the address and conducted a compliance check on the storage and safekeeping of firearms.
During the search, police located and seized an additional eight firearms and approximately 1,760 rounds of ammunition of varying calibre, all of which failed to meet storage and safekeeping requirements.
In total, nine firearms and approximately 1,760 rounds of ammunition were seized.
Investigations are ongoing.
Acting Senior Sergeant Leigh Yates said, "This is a great result and shows the impact proactive policing can have in the community.
"This also serves as a timely reminder of the importance for all Territorians to comply with storage and safekeeping requirements when in possession of firearms or ammunition."
