Police said about 3.10am on Wednesday, November 13 a vehicle and an amount of property was allegedly stolen from a government premises in Eden.

Officers attached to the South Coast Police District began an investigation and found the alleged driver and vehicle in bushland at Greigs Flat, south of Pambula.

Police began a pursuit, but terminated it shortly after for safety reasons.

The vehicle was found at a property on Grenenger Rd, Greigs Flat a short time later.

Officers searched the property, locating and seizing a large amount of property believed to be allegedly stolen, as well as an allegedly unregistered firearm, drugs and cash.

The alleged driver of the vehicle, a 38-year-old man, was seen in the vicinity of the property during the search.

Police officers began a foot pursuit and arrested the man, before taking him to Bega Police Station.

The man was charged with break and enter, illegal use of motor vehicle and various property offences.

He was refused bail and will face Batemans Bay Local Court on Thursday, November 14.

A second man, who was present at the time of the search, was arrested and is expected to be charged with alleged firearm offences.

Police inquiries are continuing.

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