Among the haul were 24 unregistered firearms, a Boys anti-tank rifle from World War II which was still operational, a tonne of ammunition, 100kg of fireworks, two semi-automatic rifles, silencers, detonators, and a quantity of volatile liquid mercury. Police alleged the man had been an arms collector for decades to amass the items, but there was no suggestion he was actively using them. Police raided a Cassowary Coast property at Eubenangee and seized multiple weapons and explosives. Picture: Supplied However Far North police Det Acting Insp Kevin Goan said they would have held even graver fears if anyone else had gained access to the items
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An anti-tank rifle and a quantity of volatile liquid mercury were among a cache of weapons and ammunition allegedly found. A 72-year-old man has been charged.
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