Duo arrested after guns, ammo and knives seized in Great Western

Two men have been arrested following the seizure of guns, ammunition and knives in Great Western this morning.

Officers intercepted a vehicle on the Western Highway about 2.15am.

It is alleged a rifle bag was located containing a long arm rifle, ammunition, and multiple knives.

The items were seized by police and there were no injuries.

A 35-year-old Wollert man who was driving the vehicle and the passenger, a 30-year-old Kalkallo man, were arrested.

They are both assisting police with their enquiries and are expected to be charged with firearms offences.

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