Police raid sees Wimmera men arrested for firearm, drug offences

Horsham Senior Constable Neale Roberts said several arrests were made after police executed warrants on Tuesday, July 6.

Searches across Stawell and Horsham resulted in the arrests of alleged possession and manufacture of illicit firearms.

"As a result from one of the search warrants in Stawell, a 37-year-old Horsham man was arrested," Snr Const Roberts said.

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"Two imitation firearms were seized under warrant."

An imitation firearm is a firearm that doesn't function like a real firearm, but appears to be a real firearm.

"The Horsham man was arrested at Stawell with offences including a prohibited person possessing an imitation firearm, committed indictable offences while on bail and contravening his bail," Snr Const Roberts said.

The 37-year-old Horsham man was formally charged and remanded to appear at Horsham Magistrates' Court.

Several police officers were involved from Horsham, Stawell and Ararat investigation units.

"We're very satisfied with the finalisation of that investigation," Senior Constable Roberts said.

"It's a good result. An accused man has had imitation firearms seized from him and they're not in the community anymore."

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There was a further arrest made in Horsham.

"As a result of a second warrant executed Horsham, there was a 21-year-old-man arrested for possessing drugs of dependence," Snr Const Roberts said.

"He has been formally charged and bailed to appear at a later date."

The searches were as a result of information provided to police by the community.

You can report what you know to Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via https://bddy.me/3hN1yeS

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