As a result of a search conducted by Oatlands Uniform and members of Eastern District Criminal Investigation Branch four firearms have been located.  Three have been confirmed stolen. They were:

• sawn off .22 Golden Arrow rifle,
• .222 BRNO bolt action rifle,
• .300 Weatherby bolt action rifle. 

The fourth firearm was a .22 rifle, the serial number has been removed.  These firearms were located with a quantity of ammunition.

Also located in the search were the following confirmed stolen items of property;             

• over the counter medication
• a quantity of fencing material.
• caravan (worth about$20,000).

A thirty year old Claremont male has been interviewed in relation to the property.  He is being proceeded against for firearms and dishonesty offences and he will attend court at a later date.

Enquiries are continuing in relation to further offenders and charges.

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