Published 1 day ago • loading... • Updated 2 hours ago

Body searches to be ramped up after MCG security ‘breakdown’

Two men have been charged after bringing firearms into the MCG during an AFL match between Carlton and Collingwood, which had over 82,000 fans present.
Victoria Police reported that the men bypassed security, leading to their arrest after they refused to leave due to bad behavior.
Police allegedly found two firearms, one loaded, hidden in the men's pants during a search.
Both men, aged 21 and 37, are in custody and charged with firearms offences.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

26 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

Japan Today

Lean Left

Security breakdown allows armed men into Melbourne's MCG

Security at Melbourne Cricket Ground will be ramped up after two men were charged over smuggling handguns and bullets into a crowd of over 82,000 Australian Rules fans, police said Friday. Victoria police said they arrested the duo, both in their 20s, after they refused to leave the stadium during…

10 hours ago·Sakado, Japan

Read Full Article

News

Lean Right

Major stuff-up as loaded guns snuck into MCG

The MCG’s loaded gun security breach scandal has taken a twist with AFL and stadium officials announcing major action will be taken.

11 hours ago

Read Full Article

Herald Sun

Lean Right

Two men charged after allegedly smuggling guns into Pies-Blues clash

Subscribe to the Herald Sun to get unrestricted digital access, home paper delivery, Foxsports.com.au subscription, Apps for iPad and Android and much more...

17 hours ago·Melbourne, Australia

Read Full Article