Following early morning warrants across Melbourne’s north-west, detectives have arrested eight people and seized firearms and drugs.
The arrests by the North West Metro Crime Squad in conjunction with multiple specialist units are a result of an extended investigation into alleged drug and firearms trafficking.
Police executed warrants at six properties across North West Metro region including addresses in Roxburgh Park, Epping, Hopetoun Park, Dallas and Thomastown.
Throughout the investigation a total of 11 firearms were seized along with ammunition as a result of the warrants as well 1.7kg of the drug ice.
Investigators also seized four imitation firearms, a motorcycle, a car and cash all suspected of being the proceeds of crime.
The six arrested include two men aged 30 and 34 from Roxburgh Park, a 41-year-old man from Epping, a 42-year-old man from Hopetoun Park, a 29-year-old man from Dallas and a 30-year-old man from Thomastown have been charged with multiple offences including but not limited to traffick firearms, traffick a large commercial quantity of methyl-amphetamine and theft of motor vehicle.
All six men are currently in custody.
Senior Constable Jacob Gooden
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