Police have charged a 35-year-old man with firearms and drug offences following a single vehicle crash at Chigwell yesterday.

Inspector Mark Burke said officers were called to the scene on Coraki Street after a Ford XR8 Falcon reportedly crashed into a residential fence.

“The man was drug tested at the scene and returned a positive result before he and the vehicle were searched, with police locating a quantity of ammunition, cash, illicit drugs and a firearm and magazine,” he said.

“Detectives from Bridgewater and Glenorchy then conducted a search of the man’s Glenorchy residence alongside officers from the Southern Drug and Firearms unit, locating large quantities of prescription medications, methylamphetamine, steroids and cash.”

“Officers also located a loaded firearm, a magazine and ammunition at the property.”

“The man has been charged with several drugs, firearms and family violence offences and is expected to appear in court today.”