Police seize firearm, cash and drugs from vehicle

ACT Policing has seized a firearm, cash and drugs during the search of a vehicle in Red Hill yesterday (Thursday, 12 January).

About 12.55am, members of Woden Patrol conducted a traffic stop on Cygnet Crescent, Red Hill. During a search of the vehicle, a loaded 45 calibre revolver, a large sum of cash, and drugs suspected of being cannabis and methylamphetamine were located and seized.

A 35-year-old Isabella Plains man and a 26-year-old Red Hill woman will be summonsed to face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date.

Investigations are ongoing.

Police are urging anyone who may have information regarding illicit firearms to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

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Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 6264 9460, act-police-media@afp.gov.au