Three people have been charged after police seized firearms, cannabis and several allegedly stolen industrial machines and vehicles in Sunbury.
Detectives from the Hume Crime Investigation Unit, Fawkner Divisional Response Unit and Sunbury uniform conducted a series of search warrants at three different properties in Sunbury on Thursday.
Detectives located an alleged cannabis crop house as well as firearms and several alleged stolen industrial machines and vehicles.
Items seized as a result of the warrants include:
• Double barrel shotgun
• Air rifle
• Black handgun
• Ammunition
• Firearm parts
• Alleged stolen tow truck
• Alleged stolen bobcat
• Alleged stolen cherry picker
• Alleged stolen quad bike
• Four allegedly stolen vehicles
• Three allegedly stolen trailers
• Heavy vehicle registration plates and VIN plates
• 48 cannabis plants
A 34-year-old Sunbury man was charged with 17 offences including prohibited person possess firearm, possess ammunition, possess prohibited weapon, theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, deal in the proceeds of crime and possess drug of dependence. He is expected to appear at the Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court today (28 July).
A 28-year-old Airport West woman was charged with possess drug of dependence, handle stolen goods, make false document and make false report to police. She has been bailed to appear at the Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 2 February 2024.
An 81-year-old man from Sunbury was arrested and released. It is expected he will be charged on summons in relation to the alleged cannabis crop house.
The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information about criminal offending is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
