Police have charged a man with firearm and other offences after they intercepted a car in Broadmeadows about 11.50pm last night.
Police saw a suspect vehicle in Barry Road and pulled the car over to check the driver.
When police searched the boot of the vehicle they found a pistol.
Police also found a quantity of cash on the driver as well as a mask in the rear seat of the car.
A 22-year-old man from Meadow Heights has been charged with weapon offences, possessing the proceeds of crime and possessing an article of disguise.
The man has been bailed to appear at Broadmeadows Magistrate’s Court in July.