A former police officer has been ordered to face court in the coming weeks after a raid at a Newcastle property allegedly uncovered prohibited weapons.
Officers attended a home on Kingfisher Street at Fletcher, on the western fringe of the city, to execute a search warrant on Wednesday, January 7. Police raided the property about 12.30pm.
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During the search, officers allegedly discovered two NSW Police extendable batons. Police seized the alleged prohibited weapons.
NSW Police officers carry a range of issued appointments, including a baton.
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The former police officer, a 55-year-old man, has now been charged. He was issued a court attendance notice for possessing or using a prohibited weapon without a permit.
The man will face Newcastle Local Court for the first time on the charge in late July.
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