Police have arrested and charged five men after conducting a series of search warrants this week targeting illicit firearms and drug trafficking.
With assistance from the dog squad, detectives from Mildura’s Divisional Response Unit executed four search warrants at properties located in Mildura.
During the search warrants, police located and seized:
• Four handguns
• A taser
• 20 grams of methamphetamine
• O/C (pepper) spray
• Various amounts of cannabis, MDMA, heroin and prescription medication.
Among those arrested included:
• A 39-year-old Mildura man who was charged with possessing a traffickable quantity of firearms, possessing a drug of dependence, and further firearms offences. He was remanded to appear at Mildura Magistrates Court on 13 June 2023.
• A 39-year-old Mildura man was charged with possessing and trafficking a drug of dependence. He was remanded to appear at Mildura Magistrates Court on 13 June 2023.
• A 42-year-old Mildura man was charged with possessing and trafficking a drug of dependence. He was bailed to appear at Mildura Magistrates Court on 1 August 2023.
• A 21-year-old Mildura man was charged with possessing a drug of dependence bail on charges of possessing a drug of dependence. He was bailed to appear at Mildura Magistrates Court on 1 August 2023.
• A 41-year-old Mildura man was charged for weapons offences and released on summons.
Anyone with information about illicit firearm activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Detective Inspector David Rowe, WD6 Investigation and Response / Tasking and Coordination Manager.
“This week’s arrests highlight the proactive work of Mildura police, who work every day and night to remove illicit firearms and drugs from our streets.
“Our message for anyone in possession of an illicit firearm is simple – don’t be surprised when police come knocking on your door and hold you to account.
“The consequences if caught with a traffickable quantity of illegal firearms are lifechanging and could see you locked up behind bars for almost a decade.”
