Client acquitted of Firearms Act charge after evidence thrown out at trial

It was alleged our client was in possession of ammunition for which she did not have a licence. The prosecution case relied on a police search of her  home after she was served with a 72-hour police order. The ammunition was located in our client’s locked gun cabinet. At trial we successfully argued the police had no power to enter or search our client’s home under the Police Orders or any legislation. The trial magistrate agreed and all evidence relating to the ammunition was thrown out. Our client was acquitted of the charge and costs were awarded.