A man has been arrested for weapons law breaches in western Athens after police allegedly found dozens of knives in his home, authorities said Friday.

A police statement said the home in the Korydallos district was raided following a tip-off Thursday, and officers discovered and confiscated 12 sheath knives and 20 folding knives, as well as ammunition for firearms and a truncheon.

The suspect was identified as a 52-year-old Greek national.