Officers attached to the Deniliquin Local Area Command uncovered the cache when they raided a home in Moppett Street, Hay around 12.50pm on Wednesday.

During the search of the property, police discovered explosives, a silencer and a large amount of rifle and shotgun ammunition.

After speaking with a 67-year-old man, police accompanied him to his nearby workplace.

It was there they allegedly found more weapons, including two shotguns and a .223 rifle.

Detectives are continuing investigations.

Charges are yet to be laid, however are expected to be made.