Man to face court on firearms and drug offences

A 28-year-old Kingston man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after he was arrested on the Federal Highway, Watson around yesterday (Tuesday, 5 June 2018).

ACT Policing is aware of growing tensions within the Comancheros, and believe several recent incidents within the ACT have occurred as a result of these tensions. Investigations of these incidents by Taskforce Nemesis, resulted in a targeted operation overnight.

During this operation, Taskforce officers, General Duties and Criminal Investigations members, located and stopped a silver BMW 328i on the Federal Highway.

During a search of this vehicle police located a sawn-off rifle, ammunition, balaclavas, gloves and black clothing, a sheet, and a substance believed to be methylamphetamine.

The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court charged with possessing a prohibited firearm, possessing ammunition, and possessing a drug of dependence. Police will oppose bail.

ACT Policing would like to hear from any witnesses or drivers who may have dash-cam footage of last night’s activity on the Federal Highway. Anyone with information on this, or any other behaviour they suspect to be criminal gang‑related is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

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