Imitation firearm located during intercept in Maribyrnong

Two teenagers were arrested after an imitation firearm was located during a routine intercept in Maribyrnong last night.

Footscray police intercepted an alleged stolen car in the car park of a shopping centre on Rosamond Road about 10.20pm.

Five teenage boys were in the vehicle at the time.

A rear passenger, a 16-year-old St Albans boy, was allegedly found in possession of an imitation firearm and arrested.

The driver, an 18-year-old Seddon man, was arrested in relation to the alleged stolen vehicle.

They have both been charged and bailed to appear at court at a later date.

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