Armadale Firearm Incident

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Armadale Firearm Incident
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Armadale Detectives have charged a 61-year-old man after an incident in Armadale on Saturday 23 November 2024.

It will be alleged an altercation occurred between the man and a taxi driver.  During the altercation it is alleged the 61-year-old man damaged the taxi and threatened the driver with what appeared to be a firearm. 

Police attended the location and a search was executed of a residence on Lewis Court in Armadale.  It will be further alleged, during the search, police located and seized over 20 imitation and home-made firearms.

The 61-year-old man from Armadale has been charged with:
• Assaulted the Driver of a Taxi;
• Criminal Damage; and
• Being Armed in a Way that may Cause Fear.
 
He is due to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court on 2 December 2024.
 
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