Two men have been charged with bringing loaded firearms into the MCG during a packed AFL clash attended by almost 100,000 fans.
Cops allegedly discovered the loaded firearms after the men, aged 21 and 27, refused to leave the stadium for bad behaviour about 8.30pm on Thursday.
The incident has sparked questions as to how the men were able to bypass the stadium’s security to attend the match between Carlton and Collingwood.
The guns – one of which was loaded – were allegedly found hidden down the men’s pants while a 82,058-strong crowd watched the Magpies beat the Blues.
Both men have been charged with firearms offences, including possession of a loaded firearm, the ABC reports.
‘Police were called by security at the MCG to assist with two males refusing to leave the venue due to their behaviour,’ Victoria police said.
‘As a consequence, police have arrested two males and during a search it is alleged two firearms were located on each of these males.’
Victoria Police said both men were on bail at the time.
Two men have been charged with bringing loaded firearms into the MCG (pictured) during a packed AFL clash attended by almost 100,000 fans
Cops allegedly discovered the loaded firearms after the men, aged 21 and 27, refused to leave the stadium for bad behaviour about 8.30pm on Thursday (the MCG is pictured)
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