Man to face court over burglary and firearm offences
A 35-year-old Giralang man will face court this morning regarding a recent burglary at a residence on CSIRO land.
Police allege that between Friday 28 June and Saturday 29 June, 2019 a number of firearms and ammunition were stolen from the residence in northern Canberra.
As a result of investigations relating to the incident, ACT Policing executed a search warrant on a residence in Giralang yesterday afternoon (3 July, 2019).
During this warrant, police found a number of firearms and ammunition believed to be the items stolen from the residence, as well as an amount of cannabis.
A 35-year-old man was arrested and has been charged with unauthorised possession of firearms, burglary, theft and drug possession.
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