A 34 year old man from Irishtown was arrested on Mawbanna Road, just south of the Bass Highway yesterday following a police operation.

Graham John Enniss was wanted by Police in relation to a spate of property related crime in the Circular Head area and the theft of firearms from the Black River area.

At approximately 6.30pm police received information that a vehicle which was believed stolen the night before was being driven by Mr Enniss on Mawbanna Road, just south of Bass Highway.

Police engaged in the operation to locate Mr Enniss, observed the vehicle enter a dairy. They followed at a safe distance and observed the vehicle drive into and cross a private paddock.

It will be alleged that the offender exited the vehicle, took aim and fired one shot in the direction of the police vehicles.

The offender then got back in the vehicle and continued through the paddock fence towards the highway.

The vehicle was disabled when its tyres were punctured, and the driver was arrested without further incident.

Commander Lauchland Avery said:

“Police would like to thank the residents of Circular Head who provided assistance to responding police.

“Mr Enniss is currently in police custody and officers will progress with interviews and charges, when he is able to be interviewed.

“The community may have observed police in the area over recent days and we thank them for the assistance and information they have provided to officers, to date.”

Investigations continue and anyone with information they believe is relevant to this incident is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.