Police raid Doreen property, seize gel blasters, knives, swords, marijuana, cash

Items allegedly found at a Whittlesea home had potential to be used in “violent crimes which can terrify victims”.

Police ‘regularly see these items used in serious and violent crimes which can terrify victims’.

A Doreen man has been granted bail after police allegedly uncovered a large stash of illegal weapons, drugs, and cash at a residential property.

The 37-year-old man was arrested after detectives executed a search warrant on Sunday, July 24, allegedly finding more than 60 weapons including gel blasters, assorted knives and swords, knuckledusters, extendible batons, an imitation firearm and magazine, a tactical dart shooter with darts in a case, and ammunition.

More than $11,000 in cash and a large quantity of marijuana were also allegedly found.

The man was charged with possessing prohibited weapons, trafficking and possession of cannabis, possess proceeds of crime and possess ammunition without a licence.

He was bailed to appear at the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court in November.

Detective Acting Sergeant Matt McKenzie said the weapons allegedly found were not “harmless toys”.

“Any form of weapon, including an imitation firearm or a gel blaster, can cause significant public alarm and we know they are often used to commit serious criminal offences,” Sgt McKenzie said.

“We regularly see these items used in serious and violent crimes which can terrify victims.”

Anyone with information about criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or by submitting a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.