11 hours ago
Multiple 'imitation' firearms found in George Town home by Tasmania police
A 40-year-old George Town man has been charged with multiple offences after illegal firearms, including a replica gun collection, were found during a property search in Tasmania's north.
Police said they attended a George Town home on Wednesday while investigating an earlier driving offence in the area.
They said officers observed "items of interest" through the window of the property, and "subsequently executed a search warrant", which resulted in 16 firearms being located.
One single-barrel shotgun was found along with 15 "imitation" guns.
The replicas included flintlock pistols, assault rifles, semiautomatic sniper rifles and a submachine gun.
Police said the full list of items seized were:
According to the Tasmania Police website, an imitation firearm is defined as an article of any material or colour that is a copy or reproduction of a firearm, or has the appearance of, and could reasonably be mistaken for, a firearm.
A gun licence is required to possess an imitation firearm (other than a toy), and it must be in the appropriate category for the style of firearm.
Tasmania Police said the George Town man was arrested and was subsequently charged with multiple offences, including possess a firearm to which a firearms licence may not be issued, and drug and driving-related offences.
He will appear in court at a later date.
