Weapons charges, Smithfield
Police have charged a man following an incident involving an off duty police officer in Smithfield.
Around 10.45 this morning, an off duty officer was driving through a roundabout on the Captain Cook Highway when a vehicle allegedly swerved in front of his vehicle and forced the officer to take evasive action.
It will be further alleged that one of the occupants has produced a firearm from the vehicle and pointed it at the officer before driving off.
The vehicle was intercepted by police on the Kennedy Highway a short time later, and it will be alleged that a replica firearm was located inside the vehicle.
A 19-year-old Dimulah man has been charged with one count each of dangerous conduct with a weapon, carrying an exposed weapon in a public place and possession of utensils.
He is scheduled to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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