Police have arrested and charged a man after he was allegedly caught with multiple guns and drugs in Wodonga.
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Carlos Barbotano chose not to appear in the Wodonga Magistrates Court on Wednesday after his arrest on Monday.
It's believed Barbotano had been staying with a woman at an Airbnb on Concord Street in Wodonga in the lead up to his arrest.
Charge sheets released by the court allege the 35-year-old, who ordinarily lives at Wantirna South, had two firearms at the time of his arrest.
It's alleged he had an imitation firearm despite being a prohibited person, and that he retained a stolen Ruger .223 gun that was stolen.
It's further alleged he had methamphetamine, GHB and cannabis in his possession on the day of his arrest, $5470 suspected of being the proceeds of crime, stolen passports and identity cards, and a stolen iPad and laptop.
Police allege he stole a Volkswagen Golf in Footscray on April 19 or 20, and had been living in Wodonga since last Thursday.
Magistrate Peter Dunn on Wednesday noted it was a trafficable amount of guns.
Lawyer Sophie Greiner said Barbotano was withdrawing from ice and had a psychiatric illness.
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The matter was listed as a filing hearing, which sets out a timetable for the case to progress.
The court heard a brief of evidence would have to be served by June 30.
Ms Greiner did not make a release application on behalf of Barbotano, whom she represented as a duty lawyer.
The 35-year-old will return to court on August 11.
It's believed a woman was also arrested by police on unrelated matters at the same time.
She faced court on Tuesday and was released on bail on Wednesday.
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