A man accused of waving what appeared to be a firearm out the window of a black BMW while driving through Lindisfarne yesterday has been charged by police.
The 31-year-old from Clarendon Vale was arrested after concerned members of the public reported seeing a gun around school pick-up time, just after 3pm.
Police later intercepted the vehicle on the Brooker Highway at Goodwood.
A search of the car revealed the weapon was a plastic toy gun.
The man was taken into custody and has since been charged with aggravated assault, along with multiple traffic and drug-related offences.
He will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later date.
“Police would like to thank members of the public for their vigilance in reporting the matter,” a spokesperson said.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident and have called for additional witnesses to come forward.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident, or the vehicle travelling dangerously over the Bowen Bridge yesterday afternoon should contact police.”
