Detectives from the Echo Taskforce have this afternoon charged a man and seized firearms, drugs and ammunition as part of a targeted investigation into drug and firearm trafficking.
A warrant was executed at a residential address in Frankston early this morning.
Police subsequently seized a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, an imitation firearm and quantities of what appear to be cannabis and crystal methylamphetamine.
A 27-year-old Frankston man, believed to be an associate of the Outlaws OMCG, was charged with prohibited person possess firearm, possess category A or B longarm, possess cartridge ammunition, possess imitation firearm, possess cannabis, possess methylamphetamine and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
He was also charged with drive whilst suspended, use unregistered motor vehicle and improper use of motor vehicle – loss of traction in relation to separate offending.
He will be presented to Frankston Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.
Anyone with information about illicit firearm or drug activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
