A 35 year old Burnie man has been charged with a serious firearms offence after a police operation today.
Police officers from Operation Scelus conducted a search of a house in Burnie this morning and located a gel blaster.
As a result, the man has been charged with one count of possess a firearm to which a firearms licence may not be issued, and other minor charges.
The man will appear in the Burnie Magistrates Court on 12 May 2026.
Anyone with information about illegal firearms, including gel blasters, should contact police on 131444 or report to Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or crimestopperstas.com.au. You can remain anonymous.
Under Tasmania’s permanent firearms amnesty people can surrender illegal or unwanted firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, or gel blasters that have the appearance of a firearm at any time without fear of being prosecuted for the possession.