Jamal Mohammad interviewed by police after threatening messages that allegedly referenced Mick Gatto

A man has been interviewed by police after a series of angry messages purportedly sent on social media about Melbourne identity Mick Gatto.

Mick Gatto has previously declined to comment on the friction. Picture: Getty

Guns have allegedly been found at the Beaumaris home of a man police suspect may have threatened Melbourne identity Mick Gatto.

Jamal Mohammad, who also goes by the name Jamal Khan, was arrested and interviewed after a series of angry messages purportedly sent on social media.

It states Mr Gatto and his family owe $4 million.

The message goes on to say: “Extreme violence will erupt.”

Another part said: “Justice will be served by Jamal and family soon.”

Jamal Khan has addressed Gatto in a social media video. Picture: TikTok

Mr Gatto previously declined to comment on the friction when contacted by the Herald Sun.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said detectives from the VIPER taskforce arrested two men on September 13.

She said they were detained as part of an investigation into a report of threats.

“A warrant was executed at a Beaumaris property and police located two firearms and ammunition at the address,” the spokeswoman said.

A 60-year-old Beaumaris man and a 42-year-old Beaumaris man were arrested and interviewed, police said.

The spokeswoman said the men were released pending further inquiries and the investigation remains ongoing.

Mr Gatto did not lay a complaint with police and it is unclear how investigators became involved.

One possibility is that Mr Mohammad’s use of public forums alerted them to the situation.

Originally published as Jamal Mohammad interviewed by police after threatening messages that allegedly referenced Mick Gatto