Four men have been apprehended by Victoria Police following a brazen daylight drive-by shooting that has sent shockwaves through the quiet suburb of Cobblebank, sparking fears of an escalating gang war.
The dramatic incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon on Cobblebank Drive, a usually tranquil residential street. Investigators believe a dark-coloured SUV pulled up alongside a property before an occupant opened fire, unleashing a hail of bullets at the home.
Dramatic Police Operation Leads to Arrests
A major police operation was immediately launched in response to the targeted attack. Specialist units, including the Armed Crime Squad, combed the area for evidence and pursued multiple lines of enquiry.
Their investigation led them to a property in the neighbouring suburb of Rockbank, approximately six kilometres from the shooting scene. It was here that police executed a search warrant and took four men into custody.
Weapons and Vehicles Seized
During the operation, law enforcement officials made a significant discovery. A firearm, believed to be directly linked to the Cobblebank shooting, was successfully recovered. A vehicle of interest was also seized for forensic examination.
The four arrested men are currently assisting police with their enquiries as detectives work to establish a precise motive and the full circumstances surrounding the alarming event.
Community on High Alert
The attack has left the local community in Cobblebank deeply unsettled. The fact that such a violent, targeted act could occur in broad daylight in a suburban area has raised serious concerns among residents.
While police have not yet formally confirmed a connection to organised crime, the calculated nature of the drive-by shooting strongly suggests a targeted attack, potentially linked to rival gang factions operating in Melbourne's western suburbs.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police urging anyone with information, dashcam footage, or CCTV to come forward immediately.
