A GROUP of about 50 Asian and Islander youths were about to brawl outside Glen Waverley railway station before police arrived.

Amid unconfirmed reports the youths had firearms and other weapons, about 30 police officers — drawn from a range of units — swamped the station at about 3.15pm yesterday, after they received information about an organised brawl, set to kick off between 3.30 and 4pm.

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Glen Waverley’s Acting Sergeant Jeremy Nelson said there were two groups of youths, Asians and Islanders, tipped to be in the area for the fight.

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“Police presence pushed them out. There are PSOs and cameras in the area ... it was pretty stupid,” he said.

Sgt Nelson said there were also allegations of firearms and weapons — but none were found.

He said about 50 youths were believed to be in the area as police conducted patrols for more than three hours, around the station, across to Springvale Rd and the The Glen shopping centre.

“We were able to gather police officers from all areas. This allowed us to stop and prevent any brawl or assault occurring,” he said.

Police arrested one 15-year-old for trafficking a drug of dependence, possessing a drug of dependence and dealing with suspected proceeds of crime.

Another man, aged 22, was issued a cannabis caution for possessing a small amount of the drug.

Mt Waverley state Liberal MP Michael Gidley, who was in area, said he was very concerned at “the rise of youth gang activity in our home, Glen Waverley, resulting in the police operation”.

Police media confirmed that information was received regarding an organised brawl in Glen Waverly yesterday but said they would not comment any further for operational reasons.