Murray Bridge man arrested after firearms found

Police responded to reports of an uncontrolled fire in the rear yard of a Murray Bridge address about 3pm on Tuesday 8 April.

While at the property, it will be alleged officers discovered an insecure bolt action shotgun.  Further searching revealed three gel blasters and another firearm, as well as a large quantity of various ammunition and firearm parts.

Following investigations, a 54-year-old Murray Bridge man was subsequently arrested and charged with multiple firearms offences, including possess firearm without a licence, possess unregistered firearm, possess insecure firearm and possess ammunition without a licence.

He was bailed to appear in the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court on 7 July.

Anyone with information on illegal firearms in the community can report it anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au