Detectives from the Gang Crime Squad have charged two men following an affray where a firearm and a machete were produced in Kurunjang in July.
With assistance from the Special Operations Group, two men were arrested at a residential address in Melton West yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, 1 October).
A 26-year-old Kurunjang man was yesterday charged with affray and possess controlled weapon.
He was bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on 28 January.
A 26-year-old Traralgon man was this afternoon charged with affray, theft of motor vehicle, prohibited person possess firearm, possess prohibited weapon, possess ammunition, handle stolen goods, and fail to appear whilst on bail.
He will appear at Melbourne Magistrate’s Court later today.
Following the arrests, three search warrants were executed at residential addresses in Traralgon, Kurunjang and Melton West.
A handgun, a white Hyundai iLoad van, a previously stolen Holden wagon, a previously stolen VW Transporter, ammunition and small quantities of what appear to be cannabis and cocaine were seized from the addresses.
This week’s activity follows an alleged affray in a Kurunjang convenience store around 3.40pm on Sunday, 28 July.
An altercation occurred between a number of men inside the store.
A short time later, a white Hyundai iLoad van arrived at the address, and a 26-year-old Traralgon man exited the driver’s seat carrying a handgun.
An unknown passenger also exits the vehicle in possession of a machete.
Two males who were initially inside the store and involved in the affray then get into a red VE Commodore, and a further two run from the scene on foot.
The 26-year-old Traralgon man then allegedly threatens the passengers in the Commodore, before they drive from the scene, heading west on Kirkton drive.
One man remains at the scene and can be seen using a public telephone.
Almost ten minutes later, the 26-year-old Kurunjang man returns to the scene in the white Hyundai. He runs towards the man using the public phone, before swinging the machete at him.
He misses both times, and the man is not physically injured during the incident.
The white Hyundai then tries to hit the male before he is chased away from the scene on foot.
There were no physical injuries during the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
