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 Prices 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.

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.

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