Police arrest man after evade in Melbourne's south

Police have arrested a man after he allegedly evaded police in Melbourne's south this morning.

Officers attempted to intercept the black Mercedes as it was driven outbound on the Monash Freeway about 1.50am.

The driver failed to stop and exited the freeway on Ernst Wanke Road where the police airwing monitored the vehicle as it drove around the southern suburbs.

Police were able to successfully deploy stop sticks as the vehicle travelled along Nepean Highway.

The vehicle came to a stop and the driver of the vehicle attempted to flee on foot.

He was arrested nearby, and a search of the vehicle located four firearms and a quantity of drugs.

The man remains in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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