Alleged Russian organised crime suspect charged over explosives and firearms cache in Victoria

After a lengthy, multiple-agency investigation, officers unearthed guns and ammunition at a Mornington Peninsula property

• Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

Three men, including an alleged Russian organised crime suspect, have been charged after a cache of explosives, guns and drugs were seized from a rural Victorian property.

A lengthy investigation led officers to a property at Tyabb on the Mornington Peninsula on Wednesday where they dug up six storage cases of sophisticated explosive devices.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup