Police in Geelong have arrested a man in an allegedly stolen car before locating a loaded firearm and drugs last week.
Officers were called to the intersection of Brownhill and Garden streets for a welfare check after a man was seen sleeping in a parked car about 7.30am on Friday, January 28.
Upon arrival officers discovered the Toyota station wagon was allegedly stolen from a Geelong address on Thursday.
Police woke the 36-year-old man and arrested him before locating a loaded handgun, methylamphetamine and approximately $2000 cash, alleged to be the proceeds of crime.
The man, of no fixed address, was assisting detectives with their enquiries.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
