Police have charged a man with a range of firearm related offences after locating four firearms, weapons and ammunition during a warrant in Albion.
North West Metro Regional Crime Squad detectives executed the warrant in Albion on Monday morning.
As a result of the warrant, detectives seized:
• Four firearms, including a replica AK 47, a semi automatic pistol, a sawn off shot gun and a cut down rifle
• Two bags of gun powder
• Ammunition, .22 calibre and one shotgun shell
• Two large knives
• Compound bow and three arrows
• Firearm stock and barrel
The 22-year-old Albion man has been charged with possessing a traffickable quantity of firearms, possess category A/B unregistered firearm, possess category E unregistered longarm, possess handgun, possess explosive substance, and possess ammunition.
He is expected to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday 18 April).
Anyone with information about criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
Quotes attributable to North West Metro Regional Crime Detective Inspector Patrick Watkinson:
“The possession of firearms by unregistered or unlicenced people is a considerable concern for police and we will do everything we can to disarm them.”
“We take these investigations extremely seriously in order to prevent the potential for greater harm to the community when they are misused.”
“We strongly encourage anyone with knowledge or suspicions about someone in possession of a firearm to report the information to Crime Stoppers.”
