As part of an ongoing investigation, Tasmania Police has confiscated a large number of firearms and ammunition from an address in New Town.

The items seized include in excess of 250 firearms and firearms parts and several hundred kilograms of ammunition.

Several of the firearms seized were prohibited under the Firearms Act 1996, these included two assault rifles and two shortened rifles.

The investigation relates to the sale of firearms and other items contrary to the provisions of the Firearms Act 1996. A person must be an authorised dealer under the Act to buy and sell firearms and ammunition.

The enquiry into alleged breaches of the Act is continuing and it is likely that charges will be laid in the future.

The firearms licence of the person involved has been suspended.