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Burnie man charged after police find drugs and homemade gun in home raid

Burnie man charged after police allegedly find drugs and homemade gun. Image / Pulse

A Burnie man is behind bars after police allegedly discovered illicit drugs and a homemade firearm during a search of his home this week.

The 64-year-old was arrested on Monday during a raid at a property in Romaine, where police say they found a quantity of illegal substances alongside the makeshift weapon.

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The man has been remanded in custody to appear in court at a later date.

“Police remain committed to targeting the possession and distribution of illicit substances and unlawful firearms in the community,” said a spokesperson.