A MAN who is already banned from possessing a firearm has spent New Year's Eve in custody, after police allegedly uncovered a loaded rifle and ammunition during a vehicle search at New Lambton.
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Mitchell Steel, 24, was arrested and charged with a slew of firearm offences after officers patrolling the area stopped a white sedan on Croudace Road about 9.20pm on Sunday.
During a search of the vehicle, police allege they found a loaded rifle and ammunition.
Steel, who was a passenger in the car at the time, is subject to a firearms prohibition order.
He was arrested and taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with possess loaded firearm in a public place; acquire a firearm subject to prohibition order; acquire ammunition subject to prohibition order; fire firearm in or near public place and possession of ammunition without a licence or permit.
Steel was refused bail in Newcastle Local Court on Monday and will return to court January 8, he is yet to enter any pleas.
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
