A routine traffic intercept led to a firearm and drugs being located when police intercepted a Ford Falcon in Francis Avenue, Drouin about 12.50am
Police 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 methamphetamines 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 possessing a drug of dependence and driving while disqualified.
The Traralgon woman was charged with possessing a drug of dependence, possessing a firearm, possessing ammunition and committing an indictable offence while on bail.
Both were remanded in police custody to appear in Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
The man’s vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
