Detectives from the Illicit Firearms Squad have arrested a man and a woman overnight and seized various quantities of drugs of dependence and cash, following an investigation into the alleged trafficking of drugs and firearms.
On Thursday (19 October) a warrant was executed at a residential address on Albert Road in Hallam.
A 28-year-old Hallam man was charged with traffick methylamphetamine, traffick cannabis, cultivate cannabis and possess proceeds of crime.
He was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 4 March, 2023.
A 33-year-old Cranbourne woman present at the address was also arrested.
She was subsequently interviewed for possess methylamphetamine and is expected to be charged on summons.
Investigators seized various quantities of what appear to be methylamphetamine, dried cannabis, cannabis plants, cannabis seedlings and a quantity of cash.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Quotes attributable to Detective Inspector Julie Macdonald, Illicit Firearms Squad:
“Drug trafficking impacts us all – whether it be through drug driving, drug-fuelled assaults, drug-fuelled family violence or heightened risk-taking. The effects of this can be devastating and tragic.
“Victoria Police is dedicated to disrupting drug dealers and traffickers who profit from 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.”
Anyone with information about illicit drug activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
