Two men have been charged after being caught allegedly attempting to steal copper wiring from a Bell Bay business overnight.
Police were called to the scene at the Bell Bay Power Station around 9.15pm last night following a report that two men were trespassing on the site.
Police quickly arrested the pair as they attempted to flee the scene, with a 30 year old George Town man being located in possession of a shortened firearm.
The 30 year old George Town man has been charged with several offences including stealing, trespass and firearms offences and was detained to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at 11.30am today.
A 31 year old George Town man has been charged with stealing and trespass and will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 27 May.
