Prahran Divisional Licensing Unit have arrested a man after several firearms were allegedly discovered in Labertouche on Monday.
With the assistance of La Trobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives, officers executed a warrant as part of an ongoing investigation at a property along Labertouche Road and allegedly seized more than 20 firearms, along with a quantity of cannabis about 9am.
Detectives also allegedly uncovered ammunition and a stolen vehicle from the premises.
A 77-year-old man was arrested at the scene and interviewed by police.
He has been charged with handle stolen goods, drug and firearm offences.
The Labertouche man has been bailed to appear at Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on 25 September.
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