Police have arrested a man in possession of a loaded firearm at a licenced premises in Brunswick on 5 July.
Officers were proactively patrolling the venue on Moreland Road when the man caught their attention about 2am.
While escorting the man for a search, it is alleged he dropped a loaded firearm on the floor.
Police arrested the man and during the search they allegedly located Methylamphetamine and a large amount of cash.
The 53-year-old Thomastown man has been charged with possession of an unregistered handgun, prohibited person possess a firearm, traffick and possession of Methylamphetamine, handling ammunition when unlicensed and dealing with proceeds of crime.
He will appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
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