Police have charged a man and seized a significant amount of property following a search at a George Town residence yesterday. 

Launceston CIB executed the search warrant and seized property including:

• 10 firearms including rifles, shotguns, pistols and an illegal gel blaster
• Stolen property relating to a number of burglaries in the local area
• Methylamphetamine and cannabis
• A large amount of fireworks held without a permit. 

A 39-year-old Georgetown man was arrested and subsequently charged with firearms, drugs and property offences relating to that property. He was detained to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on today.

Investigations are continuing into a series of burglaries in the George Town area and anyone with information is encouraged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.