An investigation into “gun-related violence” has led to the arrest of two Tasmanian men and the seizure of multiple firearms and drugs.
The 38-year-old from Moonah and 35-year-old from West Moonah were tracked down and taken into custody last Wednesday.
Detective Inspector Troy Morrisby said the men were identified as “primary targets” of Operation Country, a joint taskforce involving specialist officers from Tasmania Police and the Australian Federal Police.
“Following the arrests, police searched the residence of one of the men and located a quantity of methylamphetamine, a stolen firearm believed to have been used in a previous firearms incident, ammunition and telecommunication devices,” he said.
An imitation firearm was also allegedly found during a subsequent search of a Moonah property.
“This operation was aimed at investigating several instances of gun-related violence in southern Tasmania during April, June and July this year,” Morrisby said.
The pair are facing charges including aggravated assault, burglary, possession of stolen and shortened firearms, recklessly discharging a firearm, drug trafficking and firearms trafficking.
Police say gun-related violence incidents can be reported to 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
