Weapons, drugs seized in raids

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POLICE have seized weapons and drugs in raids on two Melbourne homes.

 

Two men were charged and a third was expected to face charges after the raids in Melbourne's north west yesterday, police said.

 

At Mt Alexander Road in Moonee Ponds, police seized an array of weapons including a home-made spear and a longbow and arrows, a fake gun, stolen property and cannabis.

 

They arrested a 37-year-old man and charged him with trafficking a drug of dependence, possessing a drug of dependence, possessing dangerous articles, handling stolen goods and possessing a pistol.

 

At an address in Cannes Avenue, Avondale Heights, police seized 4kg of high-grade packaged cannabis, marijuana seedlings, cash, jewellery and other stolen items.

 

A 61-year-old man was charged with trafficking a drug of dependence, possessing a drug of dependence, cultivating cannabis, handling stolen goods and possessing the proceeds of crime.

 

Both men were bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates Court at a later date.

 

Police said a third man, aged 23, would be charged on summons with handling stolen goods.

 

Author:AAP

Date:July 22, 2005

Source: dailytelegraph.news.com.au

Copyright:2005 Nationwide News