A Hoppers Crossing man is one of two males charged by detectives from Taskforce Lunar as part of an investigation into an alleged extortion and aggravated burglary in Morwell last month.
Two warrants were executed shortly after 9am on Monday December 18 at residential addresses in Hoppers Crossing and Hillside.
The 18-year-old from Hoppers Crossing was charged with aggravated burglary, theft and assault related charges.
He was expected to appear at Melbourne Magistrate’s Court on Monday afternoon.
A 17-year-old Hillside boy was charged with aggravated burglary, extortion, theft and assault related charges.
He was expected to appear at a children’s court on Monday afternoon.
The charges follow two incidents at the same Morwell tobacco store on November 24 and 25.
