A man is behind bars after allegedly leaving a 3D-printed gun in his car when he dropped the BMW off for a service in Belconnen.
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Jason Pakalani Tuiono, 33, appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Friday after he was arrested the previous day.
The man, from Campsie, NSW, pleaded not guilty to unauthorised possession of a prohibited firearm, possessing ammunition, and trafficking a controlled substance.
Defence lawyer Peter Woodhouse did not apply for bail, saying his client needed time to organise an ACT address.
Police said they were called to an auto shop in Belconnen on Thursday after a mechanic allegedly found a firearm hidden in a vehicle that was scheduled for a service.
"Officers attended the scene and observed a 3D-printed and modified firearm with a plastic grip and metal barrel," ACT Policing said in a statement.
"The vehicle and firearm were seized, and officers arrested the owner of the vehicle a short time later."
Police claim upon the man's arrest, they also found a .22 calibre hollow point round of ammunition, about $2500 cash, two mobile phones, and several clip-seal bags believed to contain methamphetamine.
Tuiono is scheduled to face court again on Wednesday next week, when he is expected to apply for bail.
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