Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives, with assistance from Echo Taskforce, have charged a man after a firearm was located in Melton this morning.
Police intercepted a vehicle outside premises on High Street about 4am.
A loaded firearm was allegedly located on the man and seized by officers.
The 42-year-old Taylors Lakes man was arrested at the scene.
He’s been charged with:
– Prohibited person possess firearm
– Possess loaded firearm in public place
– Possess ammunition
– Possess drug of dependence
He will appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court later today.
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