Two people have been charged after police seized three illegal firearms, a quantity of methylamphetamine, and stolen property during a targeted search at Perth yesterday.
Members of Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit and Taskforce Raven executed a search warrant at the residence on Tuesday 4 February.
Police located and seized a .22 firearm – commonly referred to as a pen gun – which had been concealed.
An Adler Turkey 12-gauge lever action shotgun, and a Winchester .22 rifle were also located and seized, along with 30 grams of methylamphetamine, a large quantity of ammunition, and about $10,000 worth of stolen property.
A 34 year old Perth man was arrested and charged with multiple firearms offences, minor drug offences and unlawful possession of property.
A 31 year old Perth man was also arrested and charged with multiple firearms offences.
They will both appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court in April.
Detective Acting Inspector Jason Jones said any illicit firearm was a concern to Tasmania Police.
“Firearms in the wrong hands are dangerous, and police will continue to prioritise locating and seizing firearms that have been stolen or unlawfully obtained,” he said.
“We know that there are people out there in the community who know people in possession of illegal firearms. Please come forward and provide information so we can take these illegal firearms off the streets.”
If you have information about illegal firearms, contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
