Two arrested after weapons and stolen goods located at shopping centre in Taylors Lakes

Police and Protective Services Officers arrested a man and woman following an alleged theft at a shopping centre in Taylors Lakes yesterday afternoon.

Officers were called to reports of a theft at a retail premises inside the centre on Melton Highway about 2.30pm.

Operation Pulse officers spotted the pair and gave chase, arresting them at a neighbouring licensed premises.

A search of the 43-year-old male’s bag allegedly uncovered a handgun, a homemade slam gun firearm, knuckledusters, nunchucks and ammunition, as well as a quantity of methamphetamine.

The Campbellfield man has since been charged with several weapons and drug offences.

He was held overnight to appear before a Magistrate’s Court later today.

A search of the 46-year-old female’s bag allegedly uncovered a stolen tote bag worth $300 and a stolen necklace.

The Broadmeadows woman is expected to be charged on summons.

John McLaughlan

Media Unit

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