Secret stash of cash worth more than $400k allegedly discovered inside an old arcade cabinet following shocking raid

POLICE in Western Australia found cash, ammunition, and a gun hidden inside an old arcade cabinet in a commercial building.

The police in Perth claim that the raid took place following a traffic stop where they found $4k AUD ($2.6k/£2k) in cash and an extendable baton inside the car.

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The money was hidden in the part above the cabinet behind the game title[/caption]

According to a report by ABC, officers from the Gang Crime Squad pulled over a black Chevrolet Silverado, where they claim to have found the cash and weapons.

Searches were then carried out on both residential and commercial properties, with the arcade cabinet stored at the latter.

There were allegedly a number of arcade machines inside the commercial property when police started their investigation.

After pulling back the top panel on a pair of Daytona USA racing cabinets, police claim to have found $400k USD ($260k/£200k) in stacks of cash alongside ammunition and a handgun.

There is a large cavity inside the top part of the cabinet which covers the length of both machines.

The top panel also slides off very easily, making it the perfect space for hiding something.

Other prohibited items were reportedly found at the property, including a second handgun, more ammunition, explosives, and a bulletproof vest.

Police say that a 39-year-old member of the Rebels biker gang was arrested and charged with a number of offences, including three counts of possessing an unlicensed firearm and one count of receiving money that is the proceeds of an offence.

Western Australia police commander of state crime Gordon Fairman commented on the arrest and seizure of property.

Fairman said: “Whether the firearms are used to commit offences, or used to cause fear to victims who may be targeted, the risk of a person being seriously injured or killed in a confrontation increases when a firearm is present.”

It is unknown what will happen to the arcade cabinets following the arrest.

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