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Joel Henry Galvin, Picton: Loaded shotgun, cash allegedly in rental truck

A man who allegedly drove through Picton in a rental truck, armed with a loaded shotgun, revolver and more than $5000 cash, has fronted court on drug and firearm charges.

A loaded shotgun seized by police. Picture: NSW Police
A loaded shotgun seized by police. Picture: NSW Police

A man has fronted court after allegedly driving through Picton in a rental truck, armed with a loaded shotgun, revolver and more than $5000 cash.

Joel Henry Galvin, 37, was driving a Pantech truck on Remembrance Drive about 1.15pm Monday when he was stopped by officers from Camden Police.

A revolver was also seized by police officers. Picture: NSW Police
A revolver was also seized by police officers. Picture: NSW Police

Police officers spoke to the Thirlmere man, before allegedly locating a revolver, a loaded shotgun, 1.5g of ‘ice’, drug paraphernalia and $5777 cash during a search of the truck.

Galvin was arrested and taken to Narellan Police Station, where he was charged with nine charges, including possession of a loaded firearm in a public place and dealing with the proceeds of crime.

The Thirlmere man was also charged with the supply of ‘ice’, alleged to have taken place between June 3 and his arrest on Monday.

The 37-year-old did not appear by videolink or apply for bail when the matter was mentioned in Campbelltown Local Court.

The matter will return to the same court on July 7.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/macarthur/loaded-shotgun-cash-allegedly-found-in-rental-truck-in-picton/news-story/e95548e222e9205bff095fb4d1d5d3c7