Police have charged a man from Penguin with serious drug and firearm offences following a search at a property earlier this week. 

On Tuesday, police attended a property at Penguin where a search warrant was executed. As a result of the search a quantity of cannabis and illegal firearms were located and seized.

A 47-year-old man was arrested at the search and later charged with serious drug and firearm offences. He was bailed to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court at a later date. 

Anyone with information in relation to illegal firearms or drugs are encouraged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 330 000. Information can be provided anonymously.