Boxing promoter Craig Christian arrested
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Craig Christian, (on right) with Detectives at Curtin House after the arrest. (ABC News)
Perth boxing promoter Craig Christian has been arrested at the Domestic Airport after a loaded pistol, illicit drugs and a large amount of cash were allegedly found in his suitcase.
Police were called to the airport yesterday after an x-ray machine allegedly identified the haul hidden under a false bottom in the luggage.
Mr Christian was arrested and charged by officers from the Organised Crime Squad last yesterday, after a security alert at Perth Domestic Airport.
The boxing promoter had been preparing to fly to Sydney with two amateur fighters for a Friday night bout, when the trio was stopped by airport staff.
An x-ray machine anomalies in the 43-year-old's suitcase, and state police were called in to investigate.
It will be alleged the suitcase had a false bottom, inside officers found an unlicensed semi automatic pistol with seven rounds in the magazine, three-point-seven-five grams of methyl amphetamine and $20,000 cash.
There was also a concealable shoulder holster in the case.
Mr Christian has been charged with firearm and simple drug possession offences, the cash has been seized and it's origins being examined under the proceeds of crime unit.
His Balcatta gym was also searched yesterday.
The two boxers were arrested by Sydney police and charged in relation to the possession of $40,000 cash allegedly found in their luggage.
Mr Christian will appear in court on Friday.
