Man, 19, charged after allegedly ‘ransacking’ property, stealing gun and ammunition

A MAN has been charged for allegedly stealing a firearm and ammunition while ransacking an abandoned property

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A 19-YEAR-old man has been charged for allegedly stealing a firearm and ammunition while ransacking an abandoned property in East Arnhem land.

The property was broken into between December 21 and January 26.

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Officers recovered the firearm a couple of hours later. He was charged with unlawful entry of a dwelling, stealing, criminal damage and possession of a firearm while unlicensed.

Senior Sergeant Tanya Woodcock said: “It is heartening that members of our community recognised the potential harm in this situation and supported their local police to achieve a quick resolution.”

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The man has been remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Local Court on January 29.

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