Fawkner police have charged two men after an intercept in Coburg North uncovered a sawn-off rifle.
Police observed a vehicle leaving an address on Arthur Street, Coburg North about 5pm on 7 February.
The white Hyundai i30 contained two males.
Police searched the vehicle and it’s alleged they located a sawn-off Stirling .22 rimfire rifle.
The rifle was not loaded at the time and was sawn down on the stock and barrel to become a handgun.
The two men were subsequently arrested.
A 22-year-old Broadmeadows man has been charged with multiple offences including possess a drug of dependence and drive whilst disqualified.
He was bailed to appear in the Broadmeadows Magistrate’s Court on 5 July.
A 25-year-old Wollert man has been charged with multiple offences including unlicensed person possess a handgun.
He was bailed to appear in the Broadmeadows Magistrate’s Court on 5 July.
