Illicit drugs and a firearm have been seized, and a man and woman charged, following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking in Melbourne’s south-east.
The investigation, led by detectives from Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Divisional Response Unit, commenced earlier this year, following extensive enquiries into the alleged distribution of methylamphetamine in the Frankston area.
Local police – with assistance from the Australian Border Force Dog Detection Unit – executed simultaneous search warrants at two properties in Frankston and Carrum, as well as a factory in Mordialloc.
A 33-year-old Carrum man and 34-year-old Frankston woman were arrested at a home on Rosella Street, Frankston, about 7am yesterday.
During a search of the home, police located a quantity of methylamphetamine, LSD tablets, ecstasy and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), as well as cash and fireworks.
An additional quantity of the methylamphetamine, as well as two knives, including a flick knife, were seized from a vehicle at the property.
At a separate home on the Nepean Highway in Carrum, police seized fireworks, a laser pointer, electronic devices and injectable melanotan, which is banned in Australia.
Investigators also uncovered a firearm, ammunition, and electronic devices during a search of a factory on Japaddy Street, Mordialloc.
The Frankston woman has been charged with nine offences, including:
• Traffick methylamphetamine
• Knowingly deal with proceeds of crime
• Possess methylamphetamine, 1,4-Butenediol, LSD, other drug of dependence, and unauthorised explosives
• Fail to comply with a direction to assist (x2)
The Carrum man was charged with seven offences, including prohibited person possess firearm, possess schedule 4 poison and cartridge ammunition without a licence or permit, theft, and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime.
Both were remanded to appear in Frankston Magistrate’s Court today.
Anyone with information about criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Divisional Response Unit Senior Sergeant Stephen Reidy:
“Victoria Police is dedicated to disrupting drug dealers and traffickers who profit off causing harm within the community by preying on vulnerable people with drug addictions.
“The repercussions of becoming involved in trafficking illicit drugs are life altering, with the maximum punishment life imprisonment.
“Any time we’re able to remove firearms and dangerous drugs from our streets, it decreases the chances of a drug-fuelled crime from taking place, or likelihood of an innocent member of the community getting hurt by a firearm in the wrong hands.”
