The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested an offender after locating a firearm in the vehicle of a man allegedly involved in an aggravated assault.
Around 4am on Monday, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that an intoxicated male was attempting to assault people as he exited the Mindil Beach Casino.
Police attended the scene and identified a vehicle of interest before attending numerous linked addresses.
The vehicle was then sighted on Woodlake Boulevard, Durack and was apprehended by Dog Operations Unit members and Darwin General Duties members.
While speaking with the driver, the officer observed a firearm situated in the footwell of the passenger side.
The offender was also found to be allegedly driving the vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
The vehicle was searched, and the offender was arrested.
He was charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Possess use or carry prohibited weapon
- Possess/use firearms whilst unlicensed
- Possess unregistered firearm
- Fail to meet storage requirements
- Drive High Range Blood Alcohol Content
- Drive unregistered motor vehicle
Superintendent Joe Carbone said: "This was fantastic work from the dog operation unit, along with general duties, who have removed an illegal firearm from our community."
