POLICE were called to an address in Lamerton on Tuesday afternoon following reports of a man in possession of a firearm.

Officers spoke to witnesses and based on information decided to call in firearms officers as a precaution.

Police set up a firearms containment area around the suspects house, and at around 7.30pm the 37 year-old man came out and surrendered himself. He was arrested and was taken into custody. Officers recovered a toy gun and an air rifle from the property.