Guns and ganja charges

A 46-year-old local man briefly appeared before Masterton District Court at midday on Friday, charged with multiple firearms and drug-related offences. The man was arrested on Thursday afternoon and has been charged with the possession of three centrefire rifles, Winchester .410-gauge slug bullets, and Hornady .270 calibre bullets, as well as the cultivation of cannabis, and the possession of equipment used in the cultivation of cannabis. He will remain in custody by consent after no bail application was made. The man is expected to appear again before the Masterton District Court on November 29.