Prahran detectives arrested a 33-year-old St Kilda man after 18 imitation firearms and several ammunition magazines were seized from his property last Friday.
Acting on a community tip-off that a man was allegedly in possession of an imitation longarm rifle, police were quick to act, locate and arrest the 33-year-old man before conducting a peaceful search at a residential property on Greeves Street, St Kilda.
During the search, police seized 12 imitation longarm firearms including semi-automatics, two shotguns, and a sniper rifle.
Other items included six imitation handguns including a sub-machine gun, a silencer, and a replica Glock.
“Tip-offs are an extremely useful way we can protect our community, and, in this case, it has led to a cache of weapons now off the street and out of the hands of those who may seek to cause harm,” Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Moreland said.
The 33-year-old was taken to the Prahran Police Station where he was interviewed regarding the possession of the imitation firearms.
He was later released pending summons.
