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Man charged after home raid uncovered drugs and multiple firearms.

Strike Force Raptor searched a property on Nelson St. Barnsley, and police found multiple firearms and a quantity of drugs.

Man charged over drug and firearms charges. NSW Police.
Man charged over drug and firearms charges. NSW Police.

A man has been charged after a home west of Newcastle was raided by police and uncovered drugs and firearms.

On Thursday morning, Strike Force Raptor searched a property on Nelson St, Barnsley and police found multiple firearms including two shortened shotguns, a shortened rifle and a semi-automatic pistol plus ammunition.

An quantity of methylamphetamine was also seized.

Man charged over drug and firearms charges. Picture: NSW Police.
Man charged over drug and firearms charges. Picture: NSW Police.
Police raided a home west of Newcastle and uncovered multiple firearms and drugs. Picture: NSW Police
Police raided a home west of Newcastle and uncovered multiple firearms and drugs. Picture: NSW Police

A 34-year-old man was arrested and taken to Toronto Police Station.

He was charged with three counts of possession of shortened firearms, possess nine millimetre semi-automatic pistol and supplying prohibited drug.

He was refused bail and will re-appear at Toronto Local Court in late December.

Police raided a home west of Newcastle and uncovered multiple firearms and drugs. Picture: NSW Police
Police raided a home west of Newcastle and uncovered multiple firearms and drugs. Picture: NSW Police

Investigations are ongoing.

Police ask anyone with information, including relevant photos and videos to report it directly to investigators via the Strike Force Raptor online reporting page or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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