A Warrnambool woman previously caught shooting an illegal firearm has been allegedly found in possession of more guns, as well as a samurai swords and a trafficable quantity of meth.
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Joy Thongtham, 20, appeared in Warrrnambool Magistrates Court on Thursday via video-link from custody.
She was arrested on April 9 after police raided the Penfold Drive property she was residing at with her partner and co-accused Jamie Lee Ryan, 28,.
On that occasion police allegedly located a large amount of ammunition, a .22 calibre fire rifle, two samurai swords, a set of knuckle dusters, a taser, butterfly knife, gel blaster, .17 ring fire rifle, and another rifle which had its serial number removed.
The firearms were not in a locked safe.
Police also allegedly uncovered a small amount of cannabis, seven grams of methamphetamine, deal bags, a set of digital scales and a rolled up $5 note used to consume drugs.
The drugs and firearms were seized, alongside two Honda motorcycles believed to be stolen.
Ms Thongtham and Mr Ryan were arrested and conveyed to Warrnambool police station.
During a police interview, she refused to comment and would not provide the pin to her mobile phone.
But on March 15 a phone landed in police custody that allegedly uncovered messages from Ms Thongtham relating to the sale of methamphetamine.
The court heard the alleged offending occurred nearly one year after Ms Thongtham was caught in possession of a firearm with the serial number removed, a large amount of ammunition and a bottle of GHB.
On that occasion police located photographs on Ms Thongtham's phone of her pointing and shooting the illegal firearm at a local quarry.
She was found guilty of that offending in August 2019 and was placed on a good behaviour bond, which she successfully completed.
On Thursday magistrate Jelena Popovic said the woman faced spending more time in custody on remand than she would otherwise be sentenced to, if not released on bail immediately.
She released Ms Thongtham bail with strict conditions, including an overnight curfew.
Mr Ryan remains in custody on remand and will face a half-day committal hearing on June 24.
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Jessica Howard
jessica.howard@warrnamboolstandard.com.au
jessica.howard@warrnamboolstandard.com.au
