Russell Island man arrested, charged with possession of shot gun, hand gun, knives and other weapons

Police have seized multiple weapons including a shotgun, handgun and knives in a raid on a property near Brisbane, charging a 25-year-old male with multiple offences.

A man has been charged after police seized several weapons from a property on a Queensland island.

Police executed a search warrant at a Russell Island property on March 20.

Police have executed a search warrant and seized several weapons from a Russell Island property. Picture Queensland Police

It is alleged that police found several weapons during the search, including a 12-gauge shotgun, a .22 calibre handgun, and ammunition.

Following the search warrant, a 25-year-old Russell Island man has been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of weapons, and one count each of possess weapon with altered identification marks, possessing restricted items, and authority required to possess explosives.

A 25-year-old Russell Island man has been charged. Picture Queensland Police

The man is due to appear at the Cleveland Magistrates Court on April 22.

Originally published as Russell Island man arrested, charged with possession of shot gun, hand gun, knives and other weapons