Police arrested a 39-year-old man following a dawn operation in Seatons that uncovered a firearm.

Jamall Prince appeared in court charged with unlawful possession of a 9mm Smith & Wesson pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition.

Officers pursued Prince after he fled a property during the raid at 3:40am on Tuesday, June 17. The weapon was recovered at the scene.

His lawyer successfully requested an adjournment, with the case set to resume on Monday.