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Echo Taskforce find guns, drugs during raids on houses in Kilsyth, Croydon Hills, Lysterfield

Police have arrested three eastern suburbs men after they seized a large amount of cocaine, cash, steroids, ammunition and two guns during three search warrants.

Drugs and guns found in Melbourne's east

Three men have been busted with guns and drugs as Echo Taskforce detectives swoop on houses in Melbourne’s east.

The trio were arrested after police searched three houses simultaneously early on Monday.

Inside a Rosemary Ave, Croydon Hills home, police located two sawn off shotguns and a large quantity of ammunition.

A 27-year-old Croydon Hills man was arrested at Doncaster East and charged with firearm related offences.

Three men were arrested on Monday. Picture: Victoria Police
Three men were arrested on Monday. Picture: Victoria Police

A large quantity of cocaine, cash, steroids and prescription medication was found in another search warrant.

A 21-year-old Lysterfield man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with drugs and proceeds related offences.

The third warrant was executed on Janette Maree Court, Kilsyth.

Officers arrested a 23-year-old man at the scene.

He has been charged with driving related offences and was bailed.

The three men will appear before the Ringwood Magistrates Court at a later date.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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