Drugs and ammunition located in stolen vehicle

Mildura Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three men that were located in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Mildura on 12 January.

Detectives observed the allegedly stolen car and tried to intercept it on Seventh Street about 12pm.

The driver attempted to evade police however officers swiftly moved in and arrested the three occupants.

After searching the vehicle, detectives located and seized drugs, ammunition and weapons.

A 22-year-old Grovedale man, 30-year-old Queenscliff man and 32-year-old Mildura man, have been charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine, possess drug of dependence, negligently dealing with the proceeds of crime, theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, prohibited person possess imitation firearm and weapon offences.

The Mildura man has also been charged with dangerous driving whilst pursued by police and bail offences.

All three men will appear before the Mildura Magistrates’ Court on 10 April.

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