Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man after shots were allegedly fired during an armed robbery in Ardeer in May.

Investigators executed search warrants at an Olivia Rise address in Tarneit and a Concorde Crescent factory in Werribee about 10.45am today.

A 32-year-old man was arrested at the Tarneit address.

A firearm was seized after it was allegedly located at the Werribee factory.

The man was presented to the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this evening charged with armed robbery, prohibited person possess firearm, use firearm with reckless disregard for any person, reckless conduct endangering life, possess cartridge ammunition, possess drug of dependence and use number plates not issued to vehicle.

He has been remanded to appear at the same court tomorrow.

The charges relate to an alleged armed robbery at a Maxweld Street convenience store about 4.40pm on 20 May.