A 36 year old businessman of Navua is in police custody following the discovery of five firearms and some ammunition from his house.

Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita had confirmed that the suspect was arrested after he allegedly threatened his two brothers.

It is further alleged that he struck one of his brothers with a piece of timber and threatened the other brother with a cane knife.

The matter was reported to police. Upon investigations police established that the suspect had four sniper rifles and a 22 rifle in his house.

Police are trying to establish the origin of the arms and ammunition.