Weapons charges, Brassall
Police were able to successfully negotiate the end to an incident in Brassall last night.
It will be alleged that around 7.30pm, police received information that a man with a firearm was inside a home in Robinson Street.
Although he made no threats to police or other occupants of the home, there were concerns for his welfare.
A cordon was established and police negotiators attended the scene.
The man surrendered into police custody without incident.
It will be further alleged that following a search of the home, a rifle and ammunition were located.
A 24-year-old man has been charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a category H weapon and possession of explosives (ammunition) without authority.
He is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court today.
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