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Two charged for allegedly bringing loaded guns into MCG during football match

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Men arrested at Melbourne sporting venue allegedly carrying loaded firearms after passing through upgraded securityGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been charged after they were allegedly caught with loaded guns inside the MCG during a blockbuster AFL game between Collingwood and Carlton.Police alleged the weapons were found after a search by officers at the ground, as a crowd of 82,058 fans watched the…

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Security Breakdown At Melbourne Cricket Ground, Two Men Arrested For Smuggling Handguns And Bullets

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 Collingwood's defeat of Carlton on Thursday night. A police search allegedly revealed the pair were each carrying a handgun and bullets, with one of t…

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Two men allegedly brought guns into Australian Football League match with 82,000 in attendance

A massive security breach occurred during an Australian Football League match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when two men allegedly carried guns into the venue on Thursday night. The two men managed to enter the grounds with weapons for the match between Carlton and Collingwood with more than 82,000 people in attendance before authorities found the firearms in their pants, news.com.au reported.

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MCC admits security ‘breakdown’ after guns allegedly smuggled into AFL match

The loaded guns were allegedly found hidden down the men’s pants at Thursday night’s blockbuster between Collingwood and Carlton.

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Two charged for allegedly bringing loaded guns into MCG during football match

Men arrested at Melbourne sporting venue allegedly carrying loaded firearms after passing through upgraded securityGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been charged after they were allegedly caught with loaded guns inside the MCG during a blockbuster AFL game between Collingwood and Carlton.Police alleged the weapons were found after a search by officers at the ground, as a crowd of 82,058 fans watched the…

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Men arrested at MCG after allegedly taking guns into AFL match

Police have arrested two men who allegedly took loaded firearms into the MCG during an AFL game between traditional rivals Collingwood and Carlton.

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Men allegedly bring loaded guns into MCG during AFL blockbuster

Police allege the pair had the firearms stuffed down their pants during the game between Carlton and Collingwood that more than 82,000 fans attended.

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smh.com.au broke the news in Australia on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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