POLICE have seized an AK-47 assault rifle following the arrest of two men over a string of armed robberies across Melbourne's north.

Special Operations Group officers executed a search warrant at a Glenroy house about 11pm yesterday, finding the weapon and taking the men into custody.

They are believed responsible for at least five robberies or attempted robberies at liquor outlets and a bank over the last five weeks.

A Brunswick East bottle shop and a Bundoora supermarket were also robbed last night before the arrests.

The men, a 35-year-old from Glenroy and a 49-year-old from Craigieburn, are being interviewed.

They are expected to front Melbourne Magistrates' Court later this morning.

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