A man is facing serious charges after police uncovered firearms, dogs in distress, and an alleged drink-driving incident during a dramatic vehicle stop in Port Stephens. The chaos unfolded around 3 PM yesterday (Sunday, 5 January 2025) on Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash. Port Stephens-Hunter Police pulled over a 49-year-old man, and what started as a routine stop quickly escalated. During a search of the man’s vehicle, officers allegedly discovered two unregistered firearms and two dogs suffering from heat stress. Police immediately provided water to the distressed animals before placing them in the care of a local resident. To add to the drama,...