WATCH: Dramatic arrest at Crown casino following reports of firearm which prompted huge search
Police arrested a 31-year-old man at Crown Casino after reports of a firearm; a novelty pistol lighter was found and charges include armed intimidation and drug paraphernalia possession.Summary
A dramatic arrest occurred at Crown Casino after police responded to a report that a gun had been pointed from a car at another driver in Burswood. Bodycam footage captured officers chasing a man onto the gaming floor, subduing and cuffing him. Although no firearm was found, police recovered a novelty cigarette lighter shaped like a pistol in the casino food court toilets. A 31-year-old man from Thornlie was charged with being armed in a way that could cause fear, carrying a weapon in or near a place of public entertainment, and possessing drug paraphernalia; he is scheduled to appear at Perth Magistrates Court on Friday, May 22. A second man in his 40s was arrested but released without charge, and Perth detectives continue to investigate the incident.
(Source：PerthNow)