Police Charge Man After Loaded Firearm Located

Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives, with assistance from Echo Taskforce, have charged a man after a firearm was located in Melton this morning.

Police intercepted a vehicle outside premises on High Street about 4am.

A loaded firearm was allegedly located on the man and seized by officers.

The 42-year-old Taylors Lakes man was arrested at the scene.

He's been charged with:

- Prohibited person possess firearm

- Possess loaded firearm in public place

- Possess ammunition

- Possess drug of dependence

He will appear at Sunshine Magistrates' Court later today.

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