Overnight Friday 21 August 2015 a shed was unlawfully entered at a Devonport property.  A quantity of firearms, chainsaws and a generator were stolen.  The firearms had been stored in accordance with Firearms Legislation.

On Saturday 22 August 2015 police searched a Miandetta residence and recovered the firearms and generator.

Detectives from Devonport CIB have charged five people Burglary and Stealing and associated Firearms offences.

Police would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the public for their assistance in the speedy resolution of this matter.

It is timely to remind property owners to regularly check outbuildings and ensure they are secure.  This assists to narrow the crime occurrence period and increases the chances of property being located.