A man will face court today after police located a firearm at a Parafield Gardens address last night.
Police responded to a violent altercation just after 2pm at Main Street, Mawson Lakes on Sunday 9 November. The parties involved had left the scene before police arrived, however, a suspect was located a short time later and arrested.
A 23-year-old Smithfield man was charged with numerous offences including aggravated affray and appeared in court on Monday.
As part of ongoing investigations into the incident, Youth and Street Gang Task Force detectives attended and searched a Parafield Gardens home last night, in an attempt to locate an outstanding suspect.
It will be alleged that during the search of the premises that officers located a handgun, magazine and ammunition.
A 23-year-old Parafield Gardens man was arrested and charged with aggravated affray, possess firearm without a licence, possess ammunition, possess unregistered firearm and improper storage of firearm.
He was refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court later today, Wednesday 12 November.
Investigations are continuing to identify and locate any outstanding offenders.
Anyone with information on illegal firearms in our community can report it anonymously to police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au
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