Police have seized 15 firearms and arrested three people as part of investigations into a Tea Tree burglary where rifles, shotguns and ammunition were allegedly stolen.
Officers carried out searches across greater Hobart on Tuesday and Wednesday, recovering eight firearms linked to the Tea Tree property.
In total, police have now recovered 11 of the allegedly stolen weapons.
Another four firearms, not connected to the burglary, were also seized during the operation.
Three young men were taken into custody this week and are due to face the Hobart Magistrates Court.
One of them, a 19-year-old from Old Beach, has been charged with unlawful trafficking in firearms, possession of stolen firearms and breaching a police family violence order.
A 17-year-old boy faces a string of charges, including unlawful trafficking in firearms, trafficking in a controlled substance, possessing an unlicensed firearm and holding ammunition without the proper licence.
He has also been charged with motor vehicle stealing, possessing a controlled plant or its products, possessing a controlled drug and possession of stolen firearms.
A 23-year-old Gagebrook man has been charged with breaching the conditions of a court notice.
This week’s arrests bring the total number of people charged to 11, following last week’s operation that saw eight people aged between 17 and 26 arrested.
The Tea Tree burglary allegedly took place on September 24.
“Police are determined to remove illegal firearms from the community,” a spokesperson said.
“If anyone has information regarding the recent burglary at Tea Tree or is approached by someone attempting to sell or dispose of firearms please contact police on 131 444.”
