Burnie drug bust: Police seize imitation guns, drugs in Shorewell Park

Tasmania Police were called to the incident. Image / Pulse (File)

Two imitation firearms have been seized following a police raid on a Burnie home in Shorewell Park earlier this week.

The replica revolver and a pistol-shaped gel blaster were found at the property on Tuesday, alongside drugs and cash.

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Specialist police from the Western Drug and Firearms and Dog Handler units believe the quantities of ice and cannabis found, along with the cash, are linked to criminal activity.

A 44-year-old Shorewell Park man is facing multiple drug and firearm-related charges, including drug trafficking.

The Burnie Supreme and Magistrates Court. Image / Pulse

He was granted bail and will appear in Burnie Magistrates Court in July.

A 27-year-old man from Round Hill will also face charges for drug offences.

Tasmania Police encourage anyone with information about illegal substances or firearms in their community to contact them on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers.