The arrested individuals include a 21-year-old from Roxburgh Park and a 27-year-old from Broadmeadows, both facing multiple charges related to firearm possession.

Despite the MCG's implementation of AI-powered full-body scanners designed to detect weapons, it remains unclear how the men managed to bypass these security measures.

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon noted that security personnel failed to conduct a proper follow-up search after alerts from the entry screening system, which led to lifetime bans for the arrested individuals from attending any AFL matches.

Melbourne Cricket Club CEO Stuart Fox described the security breach as 'extremely disappointing' and acknowledged failures in the manual screening process.

Ron Issko, president of the AFL Fans Association, expressed shock over the incident and called for urgent security upgrades to ensure fan safety at future events.

Security expert Tony Loughran highlighted the potential dangers of the situation, emphasizing that the presence of firearms could have led to devastating consequences.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labeled the incident as 'pretty shocking' and expressed hope for severe penalties for the offenders, thanking Victoria Police for their efforts in maintaining safety.

On April 3, 2025, two men were arrested for bringing loaded firearms into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during an AFL match between Collingwood and Carlton, which was attended by over 82,000 fans.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported during this alarming incident.

Both men, who were on bail at the time, prompted a response from counter-terrorism police, although the case has since been transferred to the crime investigation team.

Police discovered the loaded firearms concealed in the men's pants after being alerted to their disruptive behavior during the game's second half.

In response to the breach, the MCG plans to increase manual security checks, which may lead to delays at future events, while the AFL conducts a comprehensive security review.