Vehicle stop uncovers firearm and counterfeit money – Muswellbrook Police have charged two men after locating counterfeit money and a firearm during a vehicle stop in Muswellbrook yesterday. About 3.15pm (Tuesday 29 April 2014), officers stopped a Hyundai Excel on Bridge Street and spoke to the 24-year-old male driver and his 20-year-old male passenger. Police searched the vehicle and located counterfeit currency, equipment for manufacturing counterfeit currency, a firearm, and ammunition. The pair were arrested and taken to Muswellbrook Police Station, where the 20-year-old man, of Leumeah, was charged with: - Make counterfeit money or prescribed security - Possess counterfeit money - Possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority - Possess unregistered firearm - Not keep firearm safely - Possess or use prohibited weapon without permit The 24-year-old man, of Airds, was charged with driving while disqualified. Both men were granted conditional bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on Monday 19 May 2014.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:49:40 +0000
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