A man has been charged with alleged car stealing, drug and firearms related offences following an investigation by Tuggerah Lakes Police.
In December 2023, investigators from the Tuggerah Lakes Proactive Crime Team commenced an investigation into an alleged break and enter at a home in Bateau Bay, during which a Ford Ranger utility was allegedly stolen.
Following an extensive investigation, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Crossingham St, Canton Beach, at about 4pm on Friday, May 25.
During a search of a property, police located and seized the allegedly stolen Ford Ranger utility, in addition to a prohibited firearm, ammunition and multiple prohibited drugs.
A 42-year-old man was arrested at the property and taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged on two counts of possess prohibited drug; goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not motor vehicle); goods suspected stolen in/on premises (motor vehicle); drive, licence suspended under s 66 Fines Act; larceny; possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority; possess unregistered firearm-not pistol/prohibited firearm; and not keep firearm safely-not pistol/prohibited.
