Massive security breach at MCG: Two men arrested for carrying loaded guns into Australian Football League match

In a major security scare at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), two men were allowed to carry guns into an Australian Rules football match on Thursday, despite the weapons being flagged by screening units. The AFL has stated that both men will receive lifetime bans.

Officials will tighten security at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after a “disappointing” breach that allowed two men to bring guns into the stadium at an Australian Rules football match on Thursday.

Police said they had found weapons on a 21-year-old man and a 27-year-old man after the pair refused to leave the MCG over their behaviour while in the crowd of 82,058 for the match between Collingwood and Carlton.

The men were arrested and later charged with firearms possession and other offences.

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