Strike Force Trident has arrested and charged a 45-year-old woman following a drug and weapons seizure in Gray.
During April 2026, Trident received multiple reports of youths stealing cat food from a supermarket in Bakewell.
Upon arrest, the youths reported they were stealing the cat food to exchange it for cannabis from a woman at a residence in, Gray.
Further enquiries were conducted and a search warrant was executed at a residence in Gray around 8:10am yesterday.
During the search, members located and seized 975g of cannabis, multiple tablets of schedule 4 drugs, counterfeit currency and weapons which included 8 extendable batons, 2 tasers, knives and samurai swords.
A substantial quantity of pure gold and silver coins and bullion with an estimated value of about $35,000, electrical items and approximately $3,850 of Australian currency were also located and seized.
The woman was charged last night and was remanded to appear in court today to answer for the following offences,
– 1 x Supply schedule 2 – commercial quantity
– 1 x Possess schedule 2 – commercial quantity
– 9 x Possess, use, carry prohibited weapon
– 4 x Receive or possess property – commission offence (tainted property – cash, silver, gold, property)
– 1 x Possess counterfeit money
– 2 x Unauthorised possession schedule 4 substance
Strike Force Trident Senior Sergeant Darren Burns praised the efforts of investigators involved in the operation.
“Today’s result reflects the dedication of our members and their commitment to keeping the community safe.
“Removing drugs, prohibited weapons and other illicit property from our streets helps protect vulnerable members of the public, and Strike Force Trident will continue targeting those who seek to profit from criminal activity.”
