Three alleged drug traffickers have been arrested after police seized large quantities of 1,4 Butanediol and methylamphetamine, as well as cash and weapons across Melbourne’s west on Monday.
Police from North West Metro Regional Crime Squad – who have been building a case for several months – executed three search warrants in St Albans, Sunbury and Altona Meadows on Monday afternoon.
During the searches police seized:
- 25 litres of 1,4-Butanediol valued at around $75,000
- Nearly 450 grams of methylamphetamine valued at around $90,000
- Approximately $30,000 in cash
- Taser
- Firearm ammunition
- Two flick knives
- Electronics including mobile phones and laptops
- Identification cards
A 22-year-old St Albans man was arrested and charged with a raft of offences, including trafficking a large commercial quantity of 1,4 Butanediol, five counts of trafficking a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, trafficking methylamphetamine, prohibited person attempt to possess firearm, dealing with the proceeds of crime, possess prohibited weapon, possess cartridge ammunition and possess controlled weapon.
The St Albans man was remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 17 December.
A 39-year-old Sunbury man was arrested and charged with traffick and possess methylamphetamine, possess 1,4 Butanediol, possess cartridge ammunitions, possess prohibited weapon and fail to comply with direction to assist.
The Sunbury man was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 4 September.
A 46-year-old Altona Meadows man was arrested in relation to trafficking methylamphetamine. He is expected to be charged at a later date.
A 36-year-old man from the Sunbury address and a 19-year-old man from the Altona Meadows address were arrested on unrelated matters.
Two other people were located at the Altona Meadows address and are expected to be charged for drug related offences at a later time.
Quotes attributed to North West Metro Regional Crime Squad, Acting Inspector Matt Campbell:
“We are determined to keep dismantling local drug networks and remove significant amounts of illicit substances in the process.
“Our detectives work every day and night to combat drug-related crime and protect the community from the dangers associated with illicit substances.”
“We urge the public to report any suspicious activities or information about drug trafficking to local police or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1800 333 000.”
