Detectives from Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit have charged a man after seizing firearms and stolen property from an address in Footscray.
Police responded to reports of a man loitering in Broad St about 6am on Friday, June 23.
Officers spoke to the 35-year-old man and located an alleged imitation firearm in his possession. He was arrested at the scene.
Investigators then executed a warrant at an address in Carmichael St, Footscray West, a couple of hours later.
Police subsequently seized a gel blaster firearm, homemade firearm and shotgun barrel, ammunition, stolen scooters, and suspected stolen identification from the property.
The Footscray West man was charged with prohibited person possess firearm, possess imitation firearm, manufacture firearms and numerous stolen property offences.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on July 3.
Anyone with information about illicit firearms is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit at confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au