A 25-year-old man from Blackmans Bay has been charged with several offences after he was allegedly found with a firearm in his possession in Lutana this morning.
Police received a report from a member of the public about 10am, and attended the scene near the Brooker Highway.
The man was arrested a short time later, and police will allege they located several items in in his possession, including a firearm and two knives.
He has been charged with several offences relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm, ammunition and a dangerous article in a public place.
He was detained to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court tonight.
At this stage there are no reports the man used or made threats with the firearm.
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