Broadmeadows police arrested two men and located a firearm and drugs in Reservoir early this morning.
Police observed a white Toyota Corolla speeding along Mahoneys Road before the vehicle was dumped on Laurie Street in Reservoir just after 1am.
Officers ran after the male occupants and arrested one man before locating a firearm, believed to be thrown under the car.
A search of the vehicle also located cannabis and weapons, including machetes.
A short time later police intercepted a white Mercedes, believed to be linked, on Hickford Street and arrested a man in possession of shotgun cartridges.
A 20-year-old Craigieburn man and a 19-year-old Meadow Heights man are currently in custody and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
