An associate of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) is due in court today charged with firearms, weapons and animal cruelty offences following a raid in Little Hartley on Tuesday morning.
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Police conducted a firearms prohibition order and weapons prohibition order at a home on Baaners Lane, Little Hartley about 10.25am on Tuesday.
Lithgow City Council rangers were also in attendance due to a number of alleged breaches in relation to the keeping of animals, illegal construction of a dwelling and environmental offences.
Police seized a pen knife, a flick knife, electronic control device, steroids, a crossbow, two replica firearms and electronic shock collars while at the home.
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A 47-year-old man was arrested and taken to Lithgow Police Station and charged with:
- Four counts of possession or use of a prohibited weapon without permit.
- Possession of a prohibited drug.
- Two counts of possessing an unauthorised pistol.
- Possession of a non-prescribed electrical device.
- Three counts of failing to provide proper and sufficient drink for an animal (x3)
He was refused bail to appear in Lithgow Local Court today.
Anyone with information, including photos and videos, that may help police in their investigation is asked to report it directly to investigators via the Strike Force Raptor online reporting page or by phoning Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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