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Whyalla Man and Woman Charged After Firearm Find

July 1, 2025 10:16 am in by
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Two people have been arrested, after police uncovered weapons, drugs and firearm parts in Whyalla.

Police stopped a silver Holden Calais on Curnow Street just after 4:15am on Thursday 26 June.

A search of the vehicle allegedly revealed a homemade firearm, a glass pipe, a small amount of white crystal substance, and a machete.

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The driver, a 37-year-old Whyalla Stuart man, was charged with firearm and drug offences. He was refused bail.

A follow-up search at a home on Geddes Street also uncovered firearm manufacturing equipment, modified gun parts, ammunition and other prohibited weapons.

A 37-year-old woman at the property was charged with manufacture firearm and possess ammunition without licence, and also refused bail.

Police seized all items and investigations are ongoing.

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