Labelled Operation Artsop​, detectives and uniform police from the Brimbank area, which includes Keilor, St Albans, Sunshine West and Derrimut, conducted high visibility and covert patrols to "reduce crime and deter offenders", a police statement said.

More than 2000 vehicles were searched, 57 people charged and stolen property uncovered during the operation, which focused on car thefts, robberies, burglaries and thefts from cars.

The operation began on Thursday night and concluded early Monday morning.

Senior Detective Anna Kirishian​ said police would continue to conduct these operations to reduce crime rates.

"As a result of Artsop police recovered stolen property which included a Honda motorbike, jewellery, stolen credit cards and computer equipment. Also two firearms, a number of weapons and a quantity of drugs have been taken off our streets," she said.

"We will continue to conduct these operations in an effort to reduce crime and to ensure that members of our community feel safe to live their lives without becoming a victim of crime."

The 57 people charged will face court, a police spokeswoman said. However, she could not reveal more details about the alleged offenders.

Here are the results:

• 57 people charged
• 5 search warrants executed
• 518 people checked
• 2097 vehicles checked
• 107 traffic infringement notices issues
• 4 crime infringement notices issued.
• 6 defect notices issued
• 6 vehicles impounded
• 15 people arrested on warrants
• Stolen property recovered included a stolen motorcycle, keys, four stolen number plates, a large amount of jewellery, electronic good, fireworks and a drug test kit.
• Weapons seized included a firearm, an imitation firearm, two Samurai swords, a baseball bat, an axe, martial arts weapons and a laser pointer.