The man was seen by police driving a car on October 16 and they attempted to the vehicle before initiating a pursuit.

The driver exited the car and fled into parkland near Heath Crescent with police following on foot.

Officers caught up with the 29-year-old and arrested him at 10pm. His backpack was searched by officers who say they located a modified gun, drugs and cash.

As officers were arrested the man, a number of residents from the area were watching and entered the park to verbally harassing officers.

A piece of cement was thrown in the direction of police, missing them but striking the police vehicle.

The 29-year-old man was charged with a number of firearm offences and possession of illicit drugs.

He will face Griffith Local Court on November 10.

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