Drug and firearm bust

Two men have been arrested over possession of drugs and firearms in Dandenong North. Picture: SUPPLIED

Southern Metro Divisional Response Unit have charged two men in possession of firearms and drugs.

Officers observed a Toyota utility travelling along Princes Highway just after midnight Tuesday 7 March.

The ute was intercepted shortly after in Gardiner Avenue and the vehicle was searched by police.

During the search, police allegedly located three firearms, a taser device, methylamphetamine, heroin, cash and bank cards.

The two men, both from Dandenong North, were arrested at the scene.

The driver, a 40-year-old man, was charged with multiple offences including possession of a general category handgun, possession of an unregistered longarm, possession of heroine and possession of methylamphetamine, among others.

He was bailed to appear before the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 25 May, 2023.

A 31-year-old man was issued with a drug diversion for the offence of possess methylamphetamine.