Police Rush to McRae Street Scene
Detectives from Victoria Police charged a man after a gun scare in Dandenong this afternoon, Tuesday the 21st of April.
Police received reports of a man with a firearm on McRae Street about 11am.
Soon after, officers arrived and quickly secured the scene.
Arrest Made and Weapon Located
Officers arrested a 30-year-old man without incident at the scene.
They then searched him and allegedly found an imitation firearm.
As a result, detectives charged the man with possessing an imitation firearm as a prohibited person. The arrested man is of no fixed address.
Patrols Increase to Reassure Community
The man was bailed and will appear at court at a later date.
Meanwhile, police increased patrols across the area to provide the community with reassurance. These patrols aim to support safety and calm community concerns.
