Two men were charged on Friday following a fire at a business in Fawkner on Thursday morning.
A 19-year-old Westmeadows man was arrested in Westmeadows on Friday morning, with assistance from the Special Operations Group.
He was charged with two counts of criminal damage by fire (arson), possessing prohibited weapons and cartridge ammunition.
A gel blaster imitation firearm was located during a search warrant at his address.
A 35-year-old man from Broadmeadows was arrested in Broadmeadows later that afternoon.
He was charged with two counts of criminal damage by fire (arson) and possess prohibited weapon.
The duo was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on August 12.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
