Police link Vic knife crime to ice users

Ice users are increasing arming themselves with weapons including knives and guns, Victoria's top cop says.

Victoria Police chief commissioner Graham Ashton said he believed increased knife crime throughout the state was linked to the prevalence of the drug.

"Ice users are increasingly arming themselves, and our members are pulling them up with guns in their cars. I certainly see it as a bit of an issue at the moment," Mr Ashton told 3AW on Thursday.