A man has been refused bail to appear in court after numerous firearms and ammunition were seized at a Mt Annan home as part of investigations into the armed robbery of a service station west of Liverpool last month.
The 33 year old was arrested at the home by Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives last night.
He was taken to Narellan Police Station where he was charged with five offences, including three counts of possessing a shortened firearm, robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon, and possession of ammunition.
He was due to appear at Parramatta Local Court today.
Just after midnight on Friday, May 13, a man wearing a balaclava and armed with a double-barrelled shotgun approached and threatened a shop attendant at a truck stop on Bringelly Road at Rossmore.
Police have been told the man demanded the worker open the doors to the service station, before forcing him to the ground and taking his wallet, cash from the till, cigarettes, and other items, then fleeing the scene.
The 23-year-old worker was shaken but uninjured.
Initial inquiries were conducted by officers attached to Liverpool Police Area Command before the matter was referred to detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad under Strike Force Coopt.
Following extensive inquiries, strike force detectives assisted by Tactical Operations Unit (TOU) officers executed a search warrant at a home in Mount Annan about 8.40pm last night.
During a subsequent search, police allege they located and seized three shortened rifles and ammunition, as well as other items relevant to the investigation.
All seized items will undergo further forensic and ballistic examination.
