Police have seized firearms and allegedly stolen property, including two motor vehicles, during investigations into a series of burglary offences across the state’s north.
Officers from Taskforce Raven, assisted by the Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit, uniform officers and specialist resources, conducted a targeted search of a property at rural Tayene on Thursday.
A 61-year-old man, located in nearby bushland, was safely taken into custody and detained for court.
Police allege items seized during the search included a pistol grip pump action shotgun, two handguns and a quantity of ammunition.
Two vehicles, two box trailers and a variety of number plates were recovered from the property.
Sergeant Ivan Radosavljevic said Thursday’s arrest was the culmination of solid investigative work over a considerable period, with the man being of interest to Police since 2024 on several unresolved matters.
Police charges include:
• Burglary x 2
• Stealing x 6
• Firearms offences x 6
• Trespass x 2
• Motor vehicle stealing x 1
• Unlawful possession x 2
• Drugs offences x 2
The man has been remanded in custody.
Anyone with information on suspected criminal activity and unlawful firearms in Tasmania is urged to contact Police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperstas.com.au
