Illicit drugs and a firearm have been seized, and a man and woman arrested, following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking in Melbourne’s south-east.
The investigation, led by detectives from Southern Metropolitan 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 today.
During a search of the home, police located quantities of what police will allege is methylamphetamine, LSD tablets, ecstasy and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), as well as cash and fireworks.
An additional quantity of what is believed to be 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 man and woman are currently assisting police with their enquiries; charges are expected to be laid.
Anyone with information about criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
