Alleged stolen plates lead to arrest in Officer

A man has been charged with numerous offences after police intercepted a car with allegedly stolen plates in Officer early this morning., Victoria Police say

Pakenham police spotted a Holden Statesman with allegedly stolen plates driving along the Princes Highway about 1am.

Members followed the car into an under construction housing estate in Hedgevale Drive, Officer, where they were able to intercept the vehicle.

Police searched the car and allegedly located a number of items including a set of knuckle dusters.

The 45-year-old Coolaroo man was arrested and charged with handling stolen goods, possessing a drug of dependence, going equipped to steal, weapons offences, drive whilst suspended and other traffic related offences.

He was remanded in custody to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates' Court later today.

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