Two more alleged drug traffickers have been arrested over their alleged involvement in a syndicate operating across Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs.
Investigators from the Prahran Divisional Response Unit uncovered a storage unit in Port Melbourne containing commercial quantities of illicit substances and almost half a million dollars, following an attempted break in on 27 May.
Three people have been arrested in relation to alleged drug trafficking and remain before the courts.
Following further enquiries, investigators – with assistance from the Dog Squad – arrested two people in Caulfield on Thursday 11 June.
During a search of the property, police seized an imitation firearm, quantities of cocaine, methylamphetamine, 1,4-Butanediol, prescription medication, electronic devices, and cash suspected of being proceeds of crime.
The 43-year-old man and 32-year-old woman were charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, trafficking cocaine, possessing an imitation firearm, possessing Schedule 4 Poisons, and dealing with property suspected being the proceeds of crime.
The man was also charged with contravening bail and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.
Both were remanded to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday 12 June where they were further remanded to reappear on 3 August.
Police are appealing for information to help identify the man and woman who were attempting to break into the storage unit.
They are perceived to Caucasian in appearance, both aged in their 30s and wearing grey hooded jumpers with high-vis vests, masks and sunglasses.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au – reports can be made anonymously.
