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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Hannah Neale

Police arrest man found hiding in cupboard for alleged weapons crimes

Police have arrested a man, who they say was found hiding in a cupboard, for allegedly possessing prohibited weapons.

The 27-year-old Denman Prospect man was set to face the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Police allege at 5.10pm on Monday, officers were called to a home in Denman Prospect after the man - who had a warrant out for his arrest - was spotted at the location.

Officers claim to have found him hiding inside a cupboard.

A search of the man allegedly revealed three bank cards and one Victorian driver's licence - all belonging to other people, as well as a small amount of what police believe to be cannabis.

A further search of the home is alleged to have revealed a black silencer, a black, spring-loaded double-edged knife, a Taser, as well as ammunition.

The man was arrested and allegedly resisted and refused to provide police with his details.

He is set to be charged with eight offences including possessing a prohibited weapon, possessing ammunition, and obstructing or resisting a territory public official.

Police also found components that are believed to belong to slam-type firearms, as well as small quantities of what police believe to be methamphetamine.

Further charges are anticipated pending forensic examination.

Police arrested the man on Monday. Picture by Karleen Minney
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