A man has been charged over an alleged shooting that took place on the state's South Coast earlier this year.
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Strike Force Implant was established to investigate the circumstances surrounding a public place shooting at Denhams Beach.
About 3.30pm, on Friday, January 12, police were called following reports of shots fired near Beach Road, Denhams Beach, approximately 6km south-east of Batemans Bay.
Officers attached to South Coast Police District attended and established a crime scene.
A sawn-off firearm was seized and taken for forensic examination.
Following inquiries, about 8.30am Thursday, March 14, officers attached to South Coast Regional Enforcement Squad executed a search warrant at a home in Bruce Street, St Georges Basin.
A 41-year-old man was arrested and taken to Nowra Police Station.
Police report seizing a gel blaster rifle, shotgun ammunition, cannabis plant and mobile phone for forensic examination.
The man was charged with using a firearm in a manner likely to injure; possession of a loaded firearm in a public place; possession of a shortened firearm without authority; use/supply of a stolen firearm or firearm part; possession of ammunition without permit; and unlicensed driving.
He was refused bail and scheduled to appear before Batemans Bay Local Court on Monday, March 25.
Police said they were also searching for a second man believed to be involved.
Anyone with information was urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.