Stolen cigarettes seized in Werribee South raid; three men charged with 15 burglaries.
Detectives from the Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit have recovered stolen cigarettes following an extensive investigation into a series of commercial burglaries targeting retail convenience outlets across regional and metropolitan Melbourne.
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At approximately 12 pm on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, police executed a search warrant at a property on Cunningham Road in Werribee South. Additional search warrants were carried out later at a factory on Russell Street, Werribee, and at a caravan park in Laverton North.
As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old Werribee South man, a 34-year-old Laverton North man, and a 27-year-old Werribee man have been charged with 15 counts of commercial burglary. All three have been bailed to appear at the Werribee Magistrates’ Court in 2025.
Authorities urge anyone with information about these incidents to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
