Firearms charges, Tugun
A man has been charged after two firearms were located in a car following a crash in Tugun last night.
Just before midnight, a car allegedly failed to stop for New South Wales Police at the Kennedy Drive on-ramp to the Pacific Motorway at Tweed Heads.
After crossing into Queensland, the car crashed at Tugun.
The male driver was taken into custody by QPS officers and police will allege following a search of the vehicle, a loaded shot gun was located in the rear foot well, along with a rifle in the boot.
Spare ammunition was also allegedly located in the man’s pocket.
The 26-year-old male driver from Tugun was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital.
He has been charged with one count each of unlawful possession of weapons, offence in relation to unauthorized and prohibited explosives (shot gun cartridges and air rifle ammunition) and driving without a licence.
He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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