Corio police arrested a man in an allegedly stolen car in Corio on Saturday evening.
Police were called to the intersection of Plantation Road and Princes Highway to reports a man was slumped over the steering wheel of a car around 8.10pm on 14 May.
Police located a male asleep in the allegedly stolen white Mazda wagon.
The man was found to be carrying a home-made handgun and a further search of the vehicle located drugs as well as a machete.
A 28-year-old Lara man is currently under police guard in hospital and is expected to be interviewed later today.
Anyone with information, who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
