A 24-year-old man has been charged following a police operation targeting stolen firearms.
Investigators allege the man was involved in a “significant number” of firearm burglaries in the Colebrook and Campania areas during January and February this year.
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He was arrested in Rosny on Tuesday and several search warrants were subsequently executed across the eastern shore.
Police say electronic exhibits, ammunition and a reportedly stolen motorbike were located in the searches.
The man has been charged with aggravated burglary, motor vehicle stealing, firearms and traffic offences.
He will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
