Detectives Seize Cocaine, Arrest Four.
Four individuals have been charged following a 14-month investigation into drug trafficking in Melbourne, according to detectives from the Major Drug Squad. The investigation led to the seizure of commercial quantities of cocaine, MDMA, and other drugs, as well as a hydraulic press.
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On October 31, 2024, a 41-year-old man from Williams Landing was intercepted by the VIPER Taskforce during a suspected drug trafficking deal. Cocaine and ketamine were found in his vehicle, and he confessed to the police that he had cocaine concealed in his underwear.
Subsequently, seven search warrants were executed at residential addresses in Williams Landing, Malvern East, Airport West, Laverton, Reservoir, and a business address in Truganina. Cocaine, MDMA, and cash were seized from a Williams Landing address, while approximately $60,000 was confiscated from the Truganina premises. A revolver, a hydraulic press, and various drugs were found at the Laverton address.
The 41-year-old man was charged with cocaine and MDMA trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, and possession of psychedelics. He was granted bail and is due to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on April 30.
On March 18, detectives arrested a 35-year-old man from Malvern East and a 29-year-old man from Reservoir. Both men were charged with trafficking large commercial quantities of cocaine and possession of cocaine. The man from Reservoir was also charged with possession of cannabis. They appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, where the Reservoir man was granted bail to reappear on June 24, while the Malvern East man was remanded to appear on March 25.
Another 41-year-old man from Williams Landing presented himself at Melbourne West Police Station. He was charged with trafficking large commercial quantities of cocaine and methylamphetamine and was granted bail to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on June 24. A 47-year-old man who accompanied him was arrested on allegations of drug trafficking and was later released pending further inquiries.
On March 19, a 42-year-old man from Point Cook was arrested at a Laverton address. He was charged with possession and trafficking of methylamphetamine and was granted bail to appear in court at a later date.
Authorities urge anyone with information about illicit drug trafficking to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
