Three men from across the Outer East have been charged after drugs and guns were located at various properties.
Croydon Divisional Response Unit, with assistance from Echo taskforce and Knox detectives, conducted simultaneous search warrants on Monday 5 August in Kilsyth, Croydon and Lysterfield.
At about 5.45am, a 23-year-old man was arrested at a property located on Janette Maree Court in Kilsyth.
He has been charged with driving related offences and has been bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 4 October.
Police also executed a search warrant on Rosemary Avenue in Croydon Hills and allegedly located two sawn off shotguns and significant quantities of ammunition.
A 27-year-old Croydon Hills man was arrested at Doncaster East and has been charged with firearm related offences.
He has been remanded to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 9 August.
During the third search warrant, officers allegedly located a large quantity of cocaine, steroids, prescription medication and a large amount of cash.
A 21-year-old Lysterfield man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with drugs and proceeds related offences.
He has been remanded to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 4 October.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
