A Harkness man is among two males charged as part of an investigation into an aggravated home invasion in Mildura last year.
Two search warrants were executed this morning, Tuesday 3 February, in the Springvale area.
The 20-year-old Harkness man was previously charged on Wednesday 7 January with two counts of possessing a controlled weapon without an excuse and possession of cocaine and was bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on 7 May.
A 17-year-old boy from the Springvale area was charged with possession of a handgun and cartridge ammunition, trafficking and possessing ecstasy, possession of proceeds of crime, handling stolen goods, two counts of possessing a weapon and failure to provide a mobile phone pin.
He was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Investigators seized what is believed to be a 3D printed 0.22 calibre handgun, a samurai sword, MDMA, a flick knife, cash and a stolen drivers licence from his address.
The charges follow an investigation into an incident at a residential address in Mildura on 29 October last year.
Police allege a number of offenders wearing hoodies and masks and carrying machetes and a baseball bat smashed a window and gained access to a residence just before 12.30am.
Nothing was stolen during the incident, but a 70-year-old Mildura woman sustained minor injuries.
Police believe the incident was targeted and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information that could assist police can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
