New Guns for Victoria Police

Thursday, April 12th, 2018

Police officers across Victoria are set to receive new military style guns – under a 25 million dollar investment.

Around 600 police officers will soon be equipped with the powerful guns – designed to help fight terrorism and gun crime across the state.

Geelong, Ballarat and Shepparton are among the places the weapons are expected to be deployed.

The Herald Sun reports police will be trained to handle, carry and store the firearms with strict guidelines, policies and storage requirements.

Victoria Police will also soon have five mobile units fitted out with specialist equipment to deal with crime at a local level – such as at sporting events and regional festivals.