"There is a part of Argentina that wants to drive the country into chaos and violence, " Mr Berni said.

BBC: Argentina looting spreads to Buenos Aires province

After the second discovery, Mr Berni was not allowed back in the flat until police had thoroughly searched it.

BBC: Dinas Powys gun arsenal found in flat

Mr Berni said he believes the guns belonged to somebody who "knew what they were doing" as they were all greased and "beautifully wrapped up".

BBC: Dinas Powys gun arsenal found in flat

But National Security Secretary, Sergio Berni, said the looters this time had been taking plasma televisions and stereos, not food and had not been driven by poverty.

BBC: Argentina looting spreads to Buenos Aires province