Perth man in possession of firearms charged over alleged antisemitic comments

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Source: 9news.com.au
Perth man in possession of firearms charged over alleged antisemitic comments

A WA registered firearms owner has been charged after he allegedly made antisemitic comments on social media.

Police say they arrested the 39-year-old man at his home in Yangebup in Perth's southern suburbs yesterday while executing a search warrant.

The man is a licensed firearms holder and possessed several registered firearms and a quantity of ammunition which were seized by officers.

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The man has been charged with conduct intended to racially harass, carrying or possessing a prohibited weapon and failing to store a firearm or related thing in compliant storage.

Police said the man's eligibility to hold a firearms license will be subject to review.

He has been refused bail to appear before Fremantle Magistrates Court today.

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