RESERVOIR, VIC. — Broadmeadows police arrested two men and located a firearm and drugs in Reservoir early this morning.
Police observed a white Toyota Corolla speeding along Mahoneys Road before the vehicle was dumped on Laurie Street in Reservoir just after 1am.
Officers ran after the male occupants and arrested one man before locating a firearm, believed to be thrown under the car.
A search of the vehicle located cannabis and weapons, including machetes.
A short time later, police intercepted a white Mercedes, believed to be linked, on Hickford Street and arrested a man in possession of shotgun cartridges.
A 20-year-old Craigieburn man and a 19-year-old Meadow Heights man are currently in custody. The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
