Australian police have seized a World War II era
machine gun during a traffic stop 100km (60 miles) north of Sydney.
The MP40 submachine gun plus 60 rounds of ammunition was
found after police pulled over a Holden Commodore on Oakland Avenue.
According to report, the weapon was developed in Nazi
Germany - more than a million were produced during the war.
A 40-year-old man, who was a passenger in the car, was
charged with possessing a prohibited firearm.
Police said he was refused bail and would appear at Wyong
Local Court on Monday.
Last week, Australia brought in a national gun amnesty
because of the growing terrorism threat and an influx of illegal arms in the
country.
Those caught with prohibited weapons during that period
face fines of up to A$280,000 ($212,730; £166,480) or up to 14 years in prison.
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