POLICE arrested a 27-year-old man, the subject of a Sentence Administration Board warrant, after he was was found hiding in the cupboard of a Denman Prospect home on Monday.

Police were called to the Garzoli Risea residence after the man was spotted at the location.

He was found to be in possession of three bank cards and one Victorian Driver’s licence – all belonging to other people, as well as a small amount of what police believe to be cannabis.

Police say search of the home revealed a black firearm suppressor (silencer), a black, spring-loaded double-edged knife, a black taser as well as various ammunition.

The man has been charged with eight offences – two counts of possessing prohibited weapons, two counts of possessing ammunition, and single counts of arrest an offender for a board hearing, refusing l to provide his name and address, obstructing a territory public official, and possessing a prohibited article without permission.

Police also found components that are believed to belong to slam-type firearms, as well as small quantities of what is believed to be methamphetamine. Police say further charges are anticipated pending the outcome of forensic examination.