08/15/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/14/2022 19:30
Monday, 15 August 2022 11:27:04 AM
A man will face court today charged with firearms and weapons offences on the state's South Coast.
About 8pm yesterday (Sunday 14 August 2022), police attended a home on Quiberon Street, Nowra, to conduct inquiries in relation to a domestic violence-related incident.
A crime scene was established, and the occupants not involved were requested to leave the home. A 24-year-old man entered a bedroom and attempted to remove a large metal lock box. As he attempted to flee the home, he was confronted by a male sergeant and detained by officers after a short struggle.
During a search of the lock box, police allegedly seized two modified gel blasters, a homemade single shot .22 calibre pistol, two electronic stun devices, ammunition, several mobile phones, and numerous forms of identification believed to have been stolen.
Police also seized credit card with a blade concealed inside.
During a subsequent search of the property in the early hours of this morning, officers located and seized two gel blaster firearms, a large quantity of various calibre ammunition, homemade electronic stun devices and capsicum spray.
The man was taken to Nowra Police Station where he was charged with 11 offences, including:
The Nowra man was refused bail to appear in Nowra Local Court today (Monday 15 August 2022).
The male sergeant sustained minor abrasions to his face during the arrest; he did not require further treatment.
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