Police have arrested a 17-year-old and a 24-year-old. Photo: NSW Police.
Two people have been charged after a brawl involving up to 10 people in Wagga’s south allegedly escalated when a firearm was produced.
The incident happened at about 4:30 pm on Sunday 13 September, in Edgehill Place, Tolland.
Police from the Riverina Police District were called to reports of a brawl and were told a person had allegedly produced a firearm during the incident.
The group had left the area before police arrived and there were no reports of injuries.
Police launched an investigation under Strike Force Arctis, which was established in September to investigate a number of aggravated break and enters, home invasions and firearm-related incidents across the Riverina.
Following inquiries, a 17-year-old boy was arrested at Wagga Wagga Police Station at about 7:25 pm on Monday 14 September.
He was charged with possessing a shortened firearm, other than a pistol, without authority and acquiring a firearm subject to a prohibition order.
The teenager was refused bail and appeared before the Bail Division of the Children’s Court on Tuesday 15 September.
Police then executed a search warrant at a home on Connorton Avenue, Ashmont, at about 6 am on Tuesday with assistance from the Tactical Operations Unit.
Investigators allegedly seized clothing and electronic devices during the search, which will undergo forensic examination.
A 24-year-old man was arrested and taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station, where he was charged with possessing a shortened firearm, other than a pistol, without authority.
He was refused bail and appeared before Bail Division Court 5 on Tuesday.
Investigations under Strike Force Arctis are continuing.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through NSW Crime Stoppers.
Information can be provided confidentially. Police have reminded the public not to provide information through NSW Police social media pages.
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