Police charge man after firearm and drugs in Pakenham

Police have charged a man after he was allegedly located with a firearm in Pakenham on Monday.

Emergency services were called to reports a man was unresponsive on Railway Avenue about 3.40pm.

A firearm and drugs were allegedly found on the man and seized by police.

He was taken to hospital for observation.

The 33-year-old Sunshine man has been charged with possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, possession of a controlled weapon and drugs offences.

He will appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 8 November 2023.

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