VIPER Taskforce arrested two people for alleged drug related offending during a search warrant on Thursday.
Detectives executed a search warrant at a residential property in Clyde on 28 September under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act.
They located a large quantity of drugs, including over 300 marijuana plants, methamphetamine and heroin, as well as a large amount of illegal tobacco.
A 56-year-old Clyde man was charged with commercial cultivate cannabis, traffick commercial cannabis, possess methyl-amphetamine, possess heroin and possess prescription medication.
He was remanded to appear before Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 8 January 2024.
A 47-year-old Clyde woman was interviewed and released.
The VIPER Taskforce is a tactical and investigative unit based within Crime Command focused on preventing, detecting, deterring, disrupting and dismantling the criminal activities of groups such as outlaw motorcycle gangs, organised crime networks and street gangs.
The taskforce, which commenced in July 2022, supports the work of specialist investigation units and regional police by providing further resources to assist with investigation tactics and enforcement actions.
VIPER is an acronym for visibility, intelligence, prevention, enforcement and reassurance.
Anyone with information about illicit drug activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
