A Launceston man has been arrested after police allegedly found a homemade firearm and stolen property at his home.
The 27-year-old from South Launceston was taken into custody on Sunday following “ongoing investigations” in the area.
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Detectives and uniform officers searched the man’s residence and reportedly found the stolen goods, homemade firearm and “related parts”.
He is also accused of stealing a firearm last week and then selling it.
The man has been charged with a series of offences including seven counts of stealing, six counts of burglary, one count of stealing a firearm and unlawful trafficking in firearms and other firearms offences.
He is scheduled to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on Monday afternoon.
