Southern Metro Region Crime Squad detectives charged two teenage boys allegedly in possession of drugs and a firearm in Narre Warren yesterday.
Police were called to youths causing trouble at a Narre Warren shopping centre and arrested two males just after 1pm.
Officers searched a vehicle in the carpark and allegedly located a knife, drugs, ammunition and a firearm.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with possess firearm, posses drug of dependence, two counts of handle stolen goods, possess ammunition and other related offences and remanded in custody.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with possess a drug of dependence, resist police and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime and will appear at a children’s court at a later date.