Police have gone after a youth crime gang connected to homicides, home invasions, robberies and car jackings.
Police revealing 40 members are now subject to a Firearm Prohibition Orders, allowing police to conduct unannounced searches.
In all 12 orders have been served in the past fortnight in Armstrong Creek, Tarneit, Deer Park and in suburbs in Melbourne’s north and west.
State Anti-Gangs Division Detective Superintendent Jason Kelly says its essential to crack down on these groups.
“Operations like this one give us a greater insight than ever before on those who associate themselves as part of a youth gang,” he said.
“Every single day, we are arresting and charging youth gang members for serious offending.
“If you choose to be involved in one of these gangs and endanger our community, you will be tracked down and held to account for your actions.
“If you join a gang, you will regret it. It ends badly and very likely results in you or others being seriously assaulted, your family being impacted and you being arrested and charged for serious criminal offences.”
