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
01:51 EDT, 19 April 2021
Explosive experts have uncovered 100kg of fireworks, firearms, hundreds of kilograms of explosives and volatile liquid mercury at an elderly man s property.
Detectives searched the 72-year-old s estate in Eubenangee, near Cairns in Far North Queensland, on Tuesday following tip-offs from the public.
About 24 firearms were allegedly found in shipping containers strew across the 100-acre property during the police operation, including a working .55 calibre anti-tank rifle from WWII, two semi-automatic rifles, and a series of silencers and detonators.
Mine experts were called to perform a series of controlled explosions in a four-day effort to ensure the area was safe for officials.
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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.