Craigieburn man detained over weapons, drugs in car

A 29-year-old Craigeburn man has been detained after police uncovered weapons and drugs in a Mercedese Benz during a random inspection in Melbourne’s CBD on Monday morning.

Police pulled over the car on Swantson Street with four men inside just before 5am and found a firearm, drugs, shotgun shells, a machete, batons and knuckle dusters. 

Two other men from Campbellfield, aged 29 and 31, and an Epping man, 28, were released pending further inquiries.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au