Weapons charges at Tannum Sands, QLD

Detectives from Gladstone Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man with weapon offences after the execution of a search warrant at Tannum Sands yesterday (September 14), Queensland Police say.

Around 8am, police attended a Plimsoll Court residence where it is alleged 10 illegal firearms and a large quantity of ammunition were located.

A 72-year-old Tannum Sands man has been charged with one count each of unlawful possession of category H weapon, unlawful possession of category C weapon, unlawful possession of category B weapon, unlawful possession of category A weapon and unauthorised possession of explosives.

The man will appear in the Gladstone Magistrates Court on October 16.

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