Caulfield Divisional Response Unit (DRU) detectives have arrested one male following an early morning warrant in Melbourne’s southern eastern suburbs today, seizing a traffickable quantity of methylamphetamine, a loaded handgun, and more than $25,000 cash.
A team of detectives executed a dawn raid at a residence in Mordialloc this
morning as part of Operation Miami, a six-month investigation into drug trafficking.
This is the second significant drug bust by the Caulfield DRU in the space of three days, with the same group of detectives arresting two alleged drug traffickers on Wednesday (16 February), with nearly a million dollars and more than $360,000 in methylamphetamine, heroin and cocaine seized.
Today’s warrant was executed with the assistance of the Australian Federal Police, Clan Lab Squad and the Dog Squad, with the following items seized:
• Approximately 30 grams of methylamphetamine estimated to be valued over $25,000
• Approximately 5 grams of ketamine.
• Pre-cursor drug chemicals
• Anabolic steroids
• A loaded handgun
• Firearm parts
• Ammunition
• Prohibited weapons
• $26,000 cash
A 62-year-old Mordialloc male has been charged with various counts of trafficking a drug of dependence, possess handgun, possess ammunition, possess prohibited weapon & possessing property being proceeds of a crime.
He will face the Melbourne Magistrates Court later today.
Anyone with information about drug manufacturing is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
Quotes attributable to Caulfield Divisional Response Acting Detective Sergeant Wes Yarnton:
“Arrests such as these should serve as a stark reminder of the life changing repercussions associated with drug dealing.”
“Every single day someone chooses to traffick drugs they are engaging in a dangerous game of roulette. Sooner or later, they will receive a knock on the door from police and at this point, the realisation quickly dawns that they have made a decision that has ruined their life.”
“Up to 15 years in a prison cell is a long way removed from the easy money they have been chasing, while police will have absolutely no hesitation seizing every dollar, piece of property, or vehicle that has been gained by profiting off the addiction of others.”
“During the course of this week, the Caulfield DRU has removed more than $380,000 of methylamphetamine, heroin and cocaine from Victorian streets, seized more than $1.1 million in allegedly ill-gotten cash, and arrested three people for trafficking.”
“Our experienced and dedicated detectives are working together with other specialist and regional areas to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking networks, and most importantly, stop drugs from hitting Victorian streets.”
