12 February 2020

Police seize guns drugs and ammunition at Macarthur

| Michael Weaver
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Handgun

The handgun seized by police from a Macarthur residence. Photo: ACT Policing

Two firearms, drugs, weapons and ammunition have been seized by police following reports of a disturbance at Goldsbrough Close, Macarthur last night (11 February).

After arriving at the house shortly after 9:00 pm, police searched the premises and a vehicle and discovered firearm parts, ammunition, drug paraphernalia, two extendable batons, two conducted energy weapons, three prohibited knives and substances believed to be illicit drugs.

Police officers from Tuggeranong arrested a 33-year-old man who will be summonsed to appear in court once forensic and laboratory analyses have been completed.

Items seized

A knife, ammunition and mobile phones were also seized at Macarthur. Photo: ACT Policing.

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