A routine traffic intercept has led to a firearm and drugs being located in Victoria’s east early this morning.
Police were out on patrol when they pulled over a Ford Falcon in Francis Avenue in Drouin about 12.50am.
They quickly discovered the driver, a 45-year-old Cranbourne man, was driving while disqualified.
It was also determined that the vehicle was displaying incorrect registration plates.
A search of the driver and his 25-year-old female passenger soon turned up a small amount of methyamphetamines and GHB.
Police then turned their sights on the pair’s vehicle where they discovered a home-made firearm.
The Cranbourne man was charged with possess drug of dependence and drive while disqualified.
The Traralgon woman was charged with possess drug of dependence, possess firearm, possess ammunition and commit indictable offence while on bail.
Both were remanded to appear in Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
The man’s vehicle will also be impounded for 30 days.
