A man has been charged with the possession of illegal firearms after a search at a property in Sprowston.

Trevor Deary, 74, appeared in court charged with possession of firearms without a certificate, two counts of possessing prohibited weapons for sale or transfer and failing to comply with the conditions of a firearms certificate.

Eastern Daily Press: Police have cordoned off a property in Inman Road, Sprowston, after illegal firearms were found.Police have cordoned off a property in Inman Road, Sprowston, after illegal firearms were found. (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

It comes after police cordoned off a property in Sprowston on Tuesday, April 26, following reports that illegal firearms had been discovered during a routine licensing visit.

Eastern Daily Press: Police have cordoned off a property in Inman Road, Sprowston, after illegal firearms were found.Police have cordoned off a property in Inman Road, Sprowston, after illegal firearms were found. (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

Deary, of Inman Road, Sprowston, appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court, where he was further remanded in custody and will appear before Norwich Crown Court on Friday, May 27.

A police cordon remained in place at the address on Friday.