An Invermay man has become the 20th person charged by the North's firearms taskforce.
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The 28-year-old was arrested after a search of his home by members of the taskforce.
He was then charged over a shooting incident at Mayfield on April 10, where a shotgun was fired into the air.
Police allege windows were smashed at the Mayfield Street property, before surveillance cameras were removed and the gun was discharged.
During the recent search of the alleged offender's home, police located cannabis, cannabis plants, and a small amount of ammunition.
The accused was charged with recklessly discharge a firearm, possess a firearm, possess ammunition, destroying property, drug offences and stealing.
He is expected to appear in an out-of-hours court tonight.
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Melissa Mobbs
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A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
