Firearms, drugs and weapons seized on Kangaroo Island

17/09/26

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A man has been arrested after police allegedly located firearms, drugs and knives during a vehicle search on Kangaroo Island.

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Patrols stopped a white Holden ute on Collins Crescent, Baudin Beach about 9.40pm yesterday and police conducted a search of the 26-year-old Athol Park man and his vehicle. 

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During the search, police allegedly located a flick knife, two bb handguns - one of which was loaded - along with quantities of methamphetamine, cannabis and heroin. 

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The man was arrested and charged with possessing a prohibited weapon, possessing firearms without a licence, possessing unregistered firearms and three counts of trafficking a controlled drug. 

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He was refused police bail and is expected to appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court today.

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The man was also issued with an immediate loss of licence after allegedly returning a positive roadside drug test for methamphetamine.

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The firearms will undergo further forensic examination.