A 24-year-old man from southern Tasmania has had his personal firearms licence, and his firearms dealer employee licence, suspended after police conducted a search this week at a residential property.
During the search on Thursday, police identified a variety of ammunition that was not stored in accordance with legislative requirements.
Officers also located two firearm suppressors (silencers) at the premises.
Following the search, 26 firearms registered to the man and a significant amount of ammunition were seized.
The man's firearms licences have been suspended while Tasmania Police Firearms Services conduct further investigations.
Police remind all firearms licence holders of their responsibility to always comply with safe storage requirements.
Incorrect storage increases the risk of firearms and ammunition falling into the wrong hands, posing a serious risk to community safety.
Anyone unsure of their obligations regarding the safe keeping of firearms and ammunition should seek further information by visiting www.fas.police.tas.gov.au
If you are aware of unlawful firearms in the community, contact Police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperstas.com.au
