Men arrested at Melbourne sporting venue allegedly carrying loaded firearms after passing through upgraded security
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The MCG has blamed a “breakdown in the thoroughness” of security screening procedures after two men allegedly carrying loaded firearms were able to access a blockbuster match between Collingwood and Carlton.
Police alleged the weapons were found after a search by officers at the ground, as a crowd of 82,058 fans watched the Magpies defeat their arch-rivals on Thursday night.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/04/two-men-arrested-for-allegedly-bringing-guns-into-mcg-despite-new-ai-powered-security-tech-ntwnfb
Author : Benita Kolovos and Australian Associated Press
Publish date : 2025-04-03 23:42:00
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