VIPER Taskforce have arrested a man following an operation in the Geelong area on 21 July.
Police executed three search warrants on properties in St Albans Park, Grovedale and Lara.
A Lara man was arrested at a property on Flinders Avenue after a search uncovered 29 firearm related items including stocks, scopes and ammunition and a quantity of cannabis.
The 28-year-old has been charged with 14 offences including firearm, drug and bail offences.
He has been bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 24 November.
The VIPER Taskforce is a tactical and investigative unit based within Crime Command focused on preventing, detecting, deterring, disrupting and dismantling the criminal activities of groups such as outlaw motorcycle gangs, organised crime networks and street gangs.
The taskforce, which commenced in July 2022, supports the work of specialist investigation units and regional police by providing further resources to assist with investigation tactics and enforcement actions.
VIPER is an acronym for visibility, intelligence, prevention, enforcement and reassurance.
Anyone with information about illicit drug activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
