Police seize gun, arrest two men in Wodonga after firearms sighting
Police arrested a 26-year-old on firearm offences and a 47-year-old on drug charges after officers responded to a gun sighting.
Multiple police units rushed to a home on Docking Street in Wodonga on Friday morning after an occupant was spotted with a gun around 10am. Officers engaged with people inside and drew weapons during the response.
A 26-year-old was arrested and charged with firearm and ammunition offences; he was bailed to face court on 19 January. A 47-year-old was charged with drug possession.
A woman and a third person at the property were handcuffed but later released. Police confirmed the two arrested men were not residents of the address.
A firearm was seized from the home.
- Friday morning, around 10am, November 6
- Time
- One firearm recovered from the home
- Weapon seized
Why it mattersArmed police responses carry risk; successful seizures and arrests help remove weapons from circulation in communities.
AustraliaThe seizure reduces access to illegal firearms in the Wodonga region; the arrested men will face court hearings next year.
