A southern Tasmanian man is facing a raft of firearms charges, including possession of stolen firearms, after police searches of properties at Elderslie and New Norfolk.

Detectives from Bridgewater CIB conducted drugs and firearms-related searches of the properties on Thursday.

During the searches, police located several hydroponic drug set-ups and seized 32 cannabis plants, plus a stolen .243 calibre centrefire rifle, a .22 lever action rimfire rifle and a .22 calibre pump action rimfire rifle.

A 48-year-old man from Elderslie was charged with selling cannabis, cultivating cannabis and possessing cannabis. He was also charged with firearm offences, including possessing stolen firearms.

A 60-year-old man from New Norfolk was charged with cultivating cannabis and other drug offences.

The men have been bailed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later date.

Identifying and removing illegal firearms from the community is a priority for Tasmania Police.

Anyone with information about the illegal use of firearms or unlawful storage of firearms is urged to contact police on 131 444.

You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperstas.com.au