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Two charged after significant drug seizure in Seaford

Frankston Crime Investigation Unit Detectives have charged two women after a significant quantity of methamphetamine as well as other drugs were seized from a residence in Seaford.

Detectives executed a search warrant at the Nepean Highway property on Thursday, 8 August.

Officers located drugs at various locations within the property, including under a false-bottom floor.

A believed commercial quantity of methamphetamine was seized along with a commercial quantity 1.4 butane-diol (approximately 10 litres) and quantities of cannabis and MDMA.

Police also located an imitation firearm and equipment used to manufacture cloned numberplates.

A 36-year-old Seaford woman has been charged with traffick commercial quantity 1.4 butane-diol, traffick methylamphetamines, possess imitation handgun, drug possession and negligently deal proceeds of crime.

She will attend Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.

A 25-year-old Somerville woman was charged with possess drug of dependence.

She has been bailed to face Frankston Magistrates Court on 2 September.

Quotes from Frankston Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Nick Lamb;

“Taking this quantity of illicit substances off the street goes a significant way to disrupt drug trafficking within the community.

“We know drug offending also leads directly to various other forms of crime.

“Anyone with information on drug crime is urged to report the matter to their local police station or through Police Link on 131 444.”

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