Duo facing drug allegations get virus fine

Two men arrested over an alleged haul of drugs, cash and a weapon in Melbourne have also been fined for breaching coronavirus restrictions.

A 19-year-old Richmond man and his 23-year-old passenger from Truganina were stopped by police after they were spotted driving erratically along Latrobe Street in the CBD about 10am on Sunday.

Police searched the car and allegefly uncovered drugs, including heroin, ammunition, a knife and cash believed to be the proceeds of crime.

The pair were arrested and are expected to be charged over the haul in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Sunday evening.

But they have also been asked to cough up cash for failing to follow coronavirus restrictions.

"Whilst committing the alleged offences, the men were also found to be in breach of the directions issued by the Chief Health Officer and were issued a $1652 penalty notice," Victoria Police said in a statement.