Firearms and ammunition seized following FPO search in Craigieburn
Officers from the VIPER Taskforce have charged a man and seized four firearms and ammunition following a Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) search of a home in Craigieburn yesterday morning (Tuesday, 9 January)
A 66-year-old Craigieburn man was intercepted and arrested by taskforce members on Technical Drive in Craigieburn.
He was subsequently charged with assault police, hinder police, resist police, wilfully engage a dog to attack, possess imitation firearm and possess cartridge ammunition. The man was bailed to appear at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 18 June.
Four Flintlock pistols, seven rounds of ammunition, an imitation firearm and two boxes of Kamagra jelly were seized from the address.
The first four charges are in relation to an incident which occurred in late December when the members attended the Pembroke Crescent address and were threatened with a large Tibetan Mastiff dog.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Police urge anyone with information on illicit firearms to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto
