Spotswood Drug Bust Ends in Firearm Standoff

Police locked down a whole block in Spotswood, Melbourne, after a 44-year-old local refused to surrender during a dawn raid linked to a major drug and gun trafficking investigation. After a tense hour-long standoff, he surrendered armed with a firearm. Authorities seized 13kg of meth, weapons, electronics, and more drugs — all part of a broader operation that began with a vehicle bust in Williamstown. He’s charged with trafficking, illegal firearm possession, and firing a weapon at a building. Court date set for Saturday. Crime Stoppers still wants your tips — if you see something, say something. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c5f3108664fd6cb