Northern Territory Police have arrested a man in relation to an illegal firearm seized in Alice Springs today.
Earlier today, members from the Fugitive Taskforce, Strike Force Viper, and Southern Investigations, executed a search warrant at an address in Larapinta after receiving information. During the search a handgun and a quantity of ammunition was located.
A 28-year-old man was subsequently arrested and taken into custody. He currently awaits charging for a number of firearm, drug, and traffic related offences. He was also in breach of a suspended sentence.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Marcus Becker said "Illegal firearms pose a significant risk to our community and the Northern Territory Police Force will remove them at every opportunity.
"We are appealing for anyone with information relating to the unlawful use or possession of firearms to make contact on 131 444. Reports can also be made anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/."
