NSW Police released an image of a ghost mask alleged found in the vehicle. Photo: NSW
Three men have been charged with firearm, weapon and drug offences after NSW Police stopped a ute at Yoogali in the early hours of Monday morning (6 July).
Police stopped the utility on Mackay Avenue, south-east of Griffith, about 3:45 am.
The driver, a 45-year-old man, underwent a roadside breath test which returned a negative result.
Police will allege a search of the vehicle uncovered a replica firearm, laser pointer, knife and methylamphetamine.
They further allege searches of the three occupants found cannabis on the 45-year-old driver and methylamphetamine on a 44-year-old passenger.
The three men were arrested and taken to Griffith Police Station, where they were charged.
The 45-year-old driver was charged with possessing an unregistered unauthorised pistol in a public place, custody of a knife in a public place, possessing a prohibited drug and driving while disqualified.
Police released an image of a replica gun. Photo: NSW Police.
He was granted strict conditional bail and is due to appear in Griffith Local Court on 12 August.
The 44-year-old passenger was charged with custody or use of a laser pointer in a public place, possessing a prohibited drug and breaching bail.
He was granted strict conditional bail and is due to appear in Griffith Local Court on 29 July.
The third man, aged 35, was charged with breaching bail. He appeared before Bail Division Court 5 on Monday, where he was granted strict conditional bail to appear in Griffith Local Court on 26 November.
