Two men have been charged after police seized several allegedly stolen firearms during search warrants in the Bendigo area this week.
Detectives from the Western Region Crime Squad attended two properties in Eaglehawk as part of a firearm theft investigation on Wednesday, 15 July.
Upon searching the properties, officers seized three allegedly stolen firearms and a drone, which police will allege were stolen during a burglary at a rural property in Corop on Saturday, 11 July.
A further four firearms were also seized, with police continuing to investigate their origin.
A 31-year-old man with alleged Outlaw Motorcycle Group (OMCG) links was arrested and later charged with burglary, three counts of theft of firearm, four counts of theft, possessing a traffickable quantity of firearms, possessing a category handgun and prohibited person possessing a firearm.
A 35-year-old man was charged with burglary, three counts of theft of firearm, four counts of theft, possessing a traffickable quantity of firearms and possessing a category handgun.
The pair, both from Eaglehawk, were remanded to appear before Bendigo Magistrates' Court on 16 July.
Anyone with information around illicit firearm possession is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
"Illicit firearms have absolutely no place in our community and police remain committed to removing them from the wrong hands."
