Weapons arrest, Lower Beechmont

Detectives from the Gold Coast Major and Organised Crime Squad’s Firearms Team have charged two men after allegedly locating a number of illegal firearms at a Lower Beechmont residence this morning.

The firearms team executed a search warrant this morning at a Beechmont Road residence. During the search police allegedly seized an air rifle, .22 calibre shortened semi-automatic rifle with pistol grip and scope, a second shortened .22 calibre rifle, a crossbow and a quantity of ammunition.

A 38-year-old man from Beechmont has been charged with unlawful possession of Cat A firearm, unlawful possession of Cat H firearm, unlawful possession of shortened firearm, unlawful possession of Cat M weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of a unlicensed category H firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

A 19 –year-old man from Beechmont has been charged with unlawful possession of ammunition.

Both men are scheduled to appear before the Southport Magistrates Court on August 16, 2013.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.