Police seized firearms and drugs, including a sawn-off rifle, a taser and zip-lock bags containing methylamphetamine, during a search of a property at Somerset on Tuesday.
Officers from Burnie Police, the Western Drugs and Firearms Unit, dog unit and specialist resources were involved in the search in the state's North-West which resulted in the detection of firearms, ammunition, drugs and cash, and also some power tools believed to be stolen property.
A 37-year-old Somerset man has been charged with a range of offences and been detained for court.
Among the charges, police will allege the man was in possession of firearms which were unregistered, had been shortened, were not kept securely and that he was not licensed to possess.
If anyone has information regarding illicit firearms or drug activity, report to police on 131 444 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
