A Murchison man will face court this week after police uncovered loaded firearms, explosives and drugs at a rural property.
Last week, Murchison Police, supported by Nelson CIB and the Armed Offenders Squad, attended the address while investigating reports of illegal firearms.
Enquiries led to a search of the property yesterday, where officers recovered a shotgun, a .22 rifle, a revolver, ammunition and drugs. All of the firearms were loaded and were not secured in a safe.
Police also located more than 17 power gel sticks of explosives.
Senior Sergeant Micaela Rolton from Nelson Police says the Explosives Ordinance Disposal team from the New Zealand Defence Force was advised and arrived shortly after, safely disposing of the explosives.
“This was a positive outcome for the community, with the illegal firearms and explosives now removed from circulation.”
The 60-year-old man was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of firearms, unlawful carry and possession of an explosive device, possession of methamphetamine for supply, and possession of cannabis.
He will appear in the Nelson District Court this week.
