Mango Hill man fronts court after police find loaded handmade gun in his car

A man has been released on bail after police allegedly found a loaded homemade gun and a haul of illegal drugs in his car.

A Mango Hill man has appeared in court after police allegedly found a homemade gun and a number of illegal drugs in his car.

Trent Peter Murray Evans appeared in Redcliffe Magistrates Court on February 25.

Trent Peter Murray Evans has been charged with seven offences including unlawful possession of a weapon. PHOTO: FACEBOOK

He is charged with seven offences including carrying a loaded gun in public, possessing explosives, unlawful possession of a weapon, possessing property used in relation to a drug offence, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of a dangerous drug.

Mr Evans surrendered to the court this morning, after a warrant issued for his arrest due to him failing to appear on February 24.

The court heard that on February 1 Evans was spotted by police standing next to a car at Finnegan St, Rothwell in the middle of the day.

Trent Peter Murray Evans was released on strict bail conditions. PHOTO: FACEBOOK

During a search of the car police allegedly found a metallic homemade handgun, loaded with a 12 gauge shotgun cartridge in a sports bag, the court heard. A quantity of cannabis and oxycodone tablets were also found along with drug paraphernalia.

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Magistrate Mark Bucknall granted Evans bail but put a curfew condition in place.

The matter was adjourned until March 25, when Evans will be required to enter a plea.