A Braybrook man has been charged with firearm and drug trafficking offences, as part of a police operation to deter illicit firearms use.
Police conducted 16 Firearm Prohibition Order compliance searches in Altona Meadows, Braybrook, Hoppers Crossing, Kingsville, Newport, Maribyrnong, Seddon, Truganina, Point Cook, Werribee and Williamstown on Wednesday, February 15.
Police said a number of items were seized during the searches, including two sawn-off shotguns, quantities of drugs including methylamphetamine, cocaine and cannabis plants, and allegedly stolen registration plates
The 32-year-old Braybrook man has been charged with possessing a firearm in contravention of a Firearm Prohibition Order, prohibited person possessing a firearm, possessing ammunition without a licence, trafficking methylamphetamine, drug possession, handling stolen goods and dealing in the proceeds of crime.
He faced Sunshine Magistrates Court yesterday and was bailed to appear at court on May 10.
