Yarra police have charged 11 alleged drug traffickers and seized approximately $150,000 worth of drugs in the last month.
An ongoing operation dedicated to dismantling and disrupting drug-related crime in Richmond has seen officers from the Yarra Tasking Unit conduct both overt and plain clothes patrols of the area to detect and deter offending.
It has resulted in almost a dozen arrests in the last month including that of a 76-year-old woman following an extensive investigation into street dealing.
In late August, officers discovered a large amount of heroin and methylamphetamine during warrants at properties in Richmond.
The estimated street value of the seizure is more than $100,000.
The woman was charged with a number of offences including drug trafficking and was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 27 September.
On 13 September, officers intercepted a vehicle in the vicinity of Victoria Street and a search of the vehicle located a large amount of heroin and an amount of methylamphetamine. Police also seized drug paraphernalia.
The driver, a 41-year-old Richmond woman, was arrested and is expected to be charged on summons with trafficking heroin, possessing methylamphetamine, handle stolen goods and traffic offences.
While patrolling Victoria Street on 12 September, officers came across a trio of men allegedly dealing drugs.
All three were arrested and an amount of heroin was seized.
Two men, aged 50 and 51, were charged with trafficking a drug of dependence and were bailed to appear before the Neighbourhood Justice Court on 10 January 2023.
A 43-year-old man is expected to be charged on summons with trafficking a drug of dependence.
Yarra police will continue to have a proactive, ongoing focus targeting street level drug dealing to create a hostile environment for drug traffickers to operate.
Anyone with information about drug trafficking in the area is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
