A Kayena man has been charged with multiple firearms offences following an arrest in the Launceston CBD in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Police earlier responded to reports of an alleged family violence incident, which lead them to Launceston.
The man was arrested at the rear of a licensed premises on York Street before 2am, allegedly in possession of a firearm which was wrapped up and had not been used, according to Inspector Michael Johnston.
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The man was charged with possession of ammunition, handling a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, common assault and breach of a family violence order.
He will appear in the Launceston Magistrates' Court on Sunday evening.
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