Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged five people following an extensive drug trafficking investigation over the past four months.
A 45-year-old Wonthaggi man has been charged with multiple counts of traffick drug of dependence, prohibited person possess firearm, aggravated home invasion and aggravated burglary.
A 43-year-old Foster man has been charged with traffick commercial quantity of drug of dependence, multiple counts of traffick drug of dependence and handle stolen goods.
A 34-year-old Dalyston man was charged with traffick commercial quantity of drug of dependence, traffick drug of dependence and possess proceeds of crime.
A 35-year-old Foster man was charged with traffick commercial quantity of drug of dependence.
A 38-year-old Wonthaggi North woman was charged with multiple counts of traffick drug of dependence.
During the arrest of two men in Cranbourne on Saturday, officers seized a large amount of methylamphetamines and approximately $13,000.
All five faced Latrobe Magistrates’ Court and were remanded to reappear at a later date.
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
Nikki Ladgrove
