Two men charged following Kurunjang affray

(Joe Mastroianni). 245950_03

Two men have been charged following an affray where a firearm and a machete were produced in Kurunjang in July.

The men were arrested at a residential address in Melton West on October 1.

A 26-year-old Kurunjang man was yesterday charged with affray and possess controlled weapon.

He was bailed to appear in court on January 28.

A 26-year-old Traralgon man was charged with affray, theft of motor vehicle, prohibited person possess firearm, possess prohibited weapon, possess ammunition, handle stolen goods, and failing to appear whilst on bail.

He was due appear at Melbourne Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

Following the arrests, three search warrants were executed at residential addresses in Traralgon, Kurunjang and Melton West.

A handgun, a white Hyundai iLoad van, a previously stolen Holden wagon, a previously stolen VW Transporter, ammunition and small quantities of what appear to be cannabis and cocaine were seized from the addresses.

The arrests follow an alleged affray in a Kurunjang convenience store around 3.40pm on July 28.

An altercation occurred between a number of men inside the store before more men arrive at the scene.

There were no physical injuries during the incident.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au