Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following an interesting drug trafficking operation in Malvern East.
A rideshare driver with a nose for crime has become suspicious after being called to the same address almost daily over a three-week period.
Every booking at the Malvern East address was to transport packages, never passengers.
Yesterday (19 July) the driver was called to the same Sylvester Street address and was greeted by a man who was speaking to someone on the phone.
As the driver was handed a bag to transport, he overheard the man on the phone tell someone repeatedly to “check the pockets carefully”.
The driver left the address and checked the pockets, locating several snap lock bags containing white powder which he took straight to the Malvern Police Station.
A search warrant was executed by Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives at the address and several items seized including what is alleged to be cocaine, cannabis, magic mushrooms and cash.
Two 21-year-old men have been charged with drug related offences and bailed to appear in court in September.
