Traffic Crash And Search Warrant At Riverton

Cannington Detectives attended a traffic crash in Riverton about 3:30pm yesterday, Friday 23 January 2025, involving a silver Kia Rio hatchback, a blue Honda sedan and a blue Subaru Crosstrek station wagon.

The three vehicles collided on Vahland Road near Betula Street. The drivers of the vehicles - a 48-year-old man, a 47-year-old woman, and a 20-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries.

Further inquiries by Cannington Detectives resulted in a search warrant being executed on the Kia Rio hatchback. It will be alleged detectives located and seized assorted items from the vehicle. Items seized included:

• Multiple drugs and drug items

• A firearm

• A replica firearm

• A sum of cash

A 48-year-old man from Morley was charged with 14 offences - including, but not limited to:

• Possessed a Controlled Weapon.

• Possessed an Article with Intent to Injure.

• Possessed or Acquired Ammunition while not being Authorised by a Licence or Permit.

• Unlawfully Possessed a Controlled or Prescription Drug.

• Unlawfully Possessed a Firearm or Major Firearm Part.

• Having Ready Access to Both Weapons and Illegal Drugs.

• Possessed a Trafficable Quantity of Methylamphetamine with Intent to Sell or Supply it to Another.

He is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court today, 24 May 2025.

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