Police have seized military ammunition, machine gun magazines and other military items during a firearms compliance inspection at a Sandy Bay property.
Tasmania Police Firearms Services officers conducted the inspection on Tuesday, seizing several items that allegedly did not meet legal storage requirements.
The items included an imitation Luger pistol, an Austen Mark I machine carbine action and magazine and a rotary disc magazine for a 1915 Lewis Gun.
Police also seized ammunition they said was not stored in accordance with the law, along with various items of military ordnance.
Investigations into the licence holder’s possession and storage of the items are continuing, with no charges laid.
Sergeant Stephen Bugg of Firearms Services said firearm owners had an obligation to keep firearms, firearm parts and ammunition secure and comply with legislative requirements.
He said possession of ex-military firearms and ordnance was regulated under the Firearms Act 1996, with section 13A requiring people to hold the relevant authorisation.
“Anyone who discovers or comes into possession of military ordnance, including military munitions, explosives, grenades, shell casings or other military-related items, should not handle the item,” Sergeant Bugg said.
“Instead, they should contact Tasmania Police immediately for advice and assistance.”
He also urged anyone unsure about the legality of a firearm, firearm part, ammunition or military ordnance in their possession to contact police on 131 444 for guidance.
