The Mornington Divisional Response Unit (DRU) have today arrested and charged four men and two women with drug trafficking and seized approximately $410,000 in cash following a series of sweeping, early morning raids in Melbourne’s south-east.
The year-long investigation has resulted in police dismantling a significant drug syndicate allegedly selling illicit substances throughout Melbourne’s south-east suburbs and through to regional Victoria.
Five simultaneous search warrants were executed this morning in Frankston, Carrum Downs, Seaford and Brighton East.
Warrants were conducted by detectives from the Mornington DRU with the support of the Crime Investigation Unit, Frontline Tactical Unit and the Australian Federal Police.
Items seized include:
– A traffickable quantity of what is alleged to be cocaine
– Approximately $410,000 in cash
– An imitation firearm
– A grey 2014 Holden Commodore
A 40-year-old Carrum Downs woman, 44-year-old Carrum Downs man, 37-year-old Brighton East man, 39-year-old Seaford man, 39-year-old Carrum Downs woman, and a 42-year-old Carrum Downs man were all arrested and charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of methylamphetamine and cocaine.
All six are expected to be remanded and appear before court at a later date.
Quotes attributed to Superintendent Fiona Bock:
“The Mornington DRU has worked tirelessly over the past 12 months and as a result, have significantly disrupted a drug syndicate operating throughout Melbourne’s south east.”
“With six people now facing the prospect of 20 years behind bars, our message is clear – if you seek to cause harm to our community and flood our streets with drugs, you will be caught and you will face harsh consequences for your actions.”
“Our community can rest assured that the work does not stop here. We have teams of dedicated detectives working around the clock to gather intelligence on these seeking to bring harm to the community, make arrests and bring serious offenders before the courts.”
Lilly Skacej
Senior Communications Advisor
