ARDEER, VIC. — A man has been charged after weapons were seized last night.
Officers responded to reports of three males sighted, allegedly in possession of a machete and a baseball bat, knocking on the door of a Chesley Street property about 5pm.
Three men were allegedly seen a short time later travelling nearby in a green Holden sedan.
Police pulled over the Holden, and will allege the vehicle’s occupants matched the description of the trio spotted earlier.
Three males were arrested without incident.
Officers searched the vehicle and seized a firearm, baseball bat and a machete.
All three men are from Truganina.
A 19-year-old man was charged with possessing a general category handgun, possessing cartridge ammunition, possessing a prohibited weapon, possessing a controlled weapon and carrying a dangerous article.
He was bailed to appear before the Sunshine Magistrate’s court on March 3, 2026.
Two 18-year-old men were also interviewed in relation to the incident and were released pending further enquiries.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
