Queensland Border: Drugs, gun and ammunition found in car boot

Police have found drugs, a gun and ammo in the boot of a car trying to cross the border. SEE VIDEO OF MOMENT POLICE MADE THE FIND

A MAN and a woman have charged after allegedly being found with a gun, ammunition and drugs when attempting to cross the border.

It’s alleged police stopped a car at the Tugun checkpoint crossing about 8.45pm on Wednesday.

Cannabis and amphetamine, as well as a modified pump action shotgun and ammunition in a bag in the boot were allegedly found in the boot when police inspected the vehicle.

The gun allegedly found in the car. Photo: Queensland Police

A 24-year-old Waterford man has been charged with one count each of unlawful possession of weapons Category D/H/R weapon, offence in relation to unauthorised and prohibited explosives, bringing stolen goods into Queensland, forgery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

A 23-year-old Lismore woman has been charged with two counts of possessing a dangerous drug - amphetamine and cannabis.

Some of the drugs allegedly found. Photo: Queensland Police

A bag of drugs. Photo: Queensland Police

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The man is due to face Southport Magistrates Court on August 19.

The woman is due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on August 21.

Investigations are ongoing.

If you have any information you can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day. Reference number: QP2001519538.

Originally published as Queensland Border: Drugs, gun and ammunition found in car boot