A man and a woman will face court after two firearms and a small amount of drugs were seized in the state's west yesterday.
Just after 2.30pm on Wednesday 3 December 2025 officers attached to Central West Police District were patrolling on Lachlan Valley Way, Lake Cargelligo, about 135km north of Griffth, when they attempted to stop a silver SUV.
When it failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued through Tipping Way, near Round Hill Nature Reserve, where the pursuit was terminated due to safety concerns.
Following further inquiries, about 5.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 16 December 2025), police arrested the alleged driver – a 32-year-old man – at a motel on William Street, Condobolin and seized cash.
A short time later, police arrested an 18-year-old woman in the building before they searched a sedan at the carpark and located 1.1g of Methamphetamine and two firearms.
A crime scene has been established and officers attached to Central West Police District formed Strike Force Hatline to commence an investigation.
They were both taken to Condobolin Police Station where the man was charged with possess unauthorised firearm, recklessly deal with proceeds of crime less than or equal to $5000, possess unauthorised firearm, police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly, and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.
He was subsequently charged with an outstanding warrant on stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (domestic).
He was refused bail to appear at Bail Division Court 4 today (Wednesday 17 December 2025), where he was refused bail to appear at Lake Cargelligo Local Court on Wednesday 4 February 2026.
The woman was charged with possess unauthorised firearm (two counts) and possess prohibited drug.
She was refused bail to appear at Bail Division Court 4 today (Wednesday 17 December 2025).
