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Police End Perth Chase With Supermarket Arrest and Seize Weapons Cache

The accused was remanded after a Fremantle court appearance, with the next hearing set for October 3.

Overview

  • Officers halted the initial road pursuit on safety grounds before the WA Police Air Wing tracked the Audi to a Booragoon shopping area.
  • The driver allegedly abandoned the car and a duffel bag, which police say contained a sawn-off rifle, ammunition, a homemade Taser and a pocket knife.
  • Police arrested the 30-year-old at about 4.20pm inside a Kardinya supermarket, with body-worn video showing officers bringing him to the ground.
  • The man allegedly resisted arrest and was found carrying a knife and methamphetamine when taken into custody.
  • He faces multiple counts including unlawful firearm and ammunition possession, carrying prohibited weapons, reckless driving to escape police, drug possession and obstructing officers, and he has been remanded in custody.