Organised Crime Squad detectives have charged two men at Port Stephens for allegedly possessing four stolen firearms.
Last month officers attended an address on Salamander Way in Salamander Bay where they had reportedly been stolen.
Police commenced inquiries, and attempted to stop a black Toyota Hilux on Hillsborough believed to be linked.
A pursuit was initiated- it was found abandoned at a school nearby.
During a search of the surrounding area, police found three of the four firearms, the matter was then referred to Strike Force Blaine.
Following further inquiries, in the early hours of Monday morning (3 March), two 23-year-old men were arrested on a boat at Shoal Bay. They were taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station, charged with break and enter and the pursuit.
They’ve appeared in Raymond Terrace Local Court.
BY PETER HYSLOP
