Jindera man to remain in custody awaiting mention of 27 charges later this month

Luke Nathan Appleton made a brief appearance in Albury Local Court on Thursday, March 2, before magistrate Chris Halburd, who denied him bail on all charges.

Appleton, 42, is also facing illicit drug allegations.

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He appeared in court via a video link to the Albury police station dock.

Murray River Police District began an investigation last month after receiving information that a man was allegedly in possession of illegal firearms.

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They raided a property in Range View Drive, just south of Jindera, on Wednesday at 8am.

Police said that as a result of a search, carried out with a warrant, they allegedly seized two shortened .22 calibre rifles, a long .22 rifle, an air rifle and a pistol, along with illicit drugs including methamphetamine and various items claimed to have been stolen property.

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As a result of the raid, Appleton was immediately arrested and taken to the Albury police station.

Police said this resulted in Appleton being charged with 27 offences.

The weapons-related charges comprised two counts of possessing an unauthorised firearm, two of possess an unauthorised pistol, six counts of not keep a firearm safely, two of possess a shortened firearm without authority and possess ammunition without holding a licence, permit or authority.

Appleton is further charged with two counts of receiving property stolen from outside NSW, 10 counts of possessing a prohibited drug, goods suspected of being stolen in or on premises and possess any non-prescribed electrical device.

The charges were adjourned to March 14.

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