Firearms offences, Monto
A man has been charged with weapons offences following the search of a rural property at Cynthia, near Monto.
The search of the Cynthia Range Road property was conducted over two days, March 11 and 12 and involved officers from various specialised groups, including State Crime Command, Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad, Wide Bay Tactical Crime Squad, Bundaberg Criminal Investigation Branch and local officers.
Due to the size of the property police, used 4WD’s, quad bikes, trial bikes and horses.
It will be alleged police located over 60 firearms, a significant quantity of ammunition and 30 cannabis plants.
A 53-year-old Monto man has been charged with two counts of possession of a firearm and is expected to reappear in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court on March 16.
Investigations are continuing.
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