Crossbows found in animal cruelty search

An Adelaide Hills man has been arrested during an animal cruelty investigation after police allegedly discovered crossbows at his house.

The 20-year-old's Mt Barker home was searched on Tuesday in relation to allegations of animal cruelty and police seized the weapons.

He has been charged with possessing prohibited weapons, granted bail and is due to face Mt Barker Magistrates Court on June 14.