Firearms and drug seizure

On Thursday morning 10 September 2015 members from Southern Drug Investigation Services, assisted by CIB and uniform personnel, executed a search warrant at an address in Bridgewater.

As a result of the search the following items were located and seized:

  • 12 rifles and shotguns, a number of which are believed to be stolen
  • 1 revolver
  • A large quantity of ammunition
  • A quantity of crystal methamphetamine (‘ICE’), cannabis and prescription medication
  • A stolen quad bike
  • A quantity of cash

A 30 year old man from Bridgewater is currently in police custody and expected to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court later today, in respect to firearms, drug and property related charges.