Members of Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit were assisted by members of Western Criminal Investigation Branch, Deloraine Uniform, and specialist police resources during the search at a private residence as part of an investigation into stolen firearms.

Police seized seven firearms, including shotguns and rifles – six of which had been reported stolen previously, and one with its serial number removed.

A 24-year-old Deloraine man was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with multiple offences including burglary, possessing stolen firearms, possess a silencer, and possessing a firearm with identification marks altered or defaced.

He was bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court in September.

A 29-year-old Deloraine woman was also arrested at the scene and has been charged with possessing stolen firearms.

She was bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court in September.