Drugs and firearm seized in Frankston during investigation into methylamphetamine trafficking

Wednesday 11 October 2023 3:14am

Illicit drugs and a firearm have been seized, and a man and woman arrested, following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking in Melbourne's south-east.

The investigation, led by detectives from Southern Metropolitan Divisional Response Unit, commenced earlier this year, following extensive enquiries into the alleged distribution of methylamphetamine in the Frankston area.

Local police - with assistance from the Australian Border Force Dog Detection Unit - executed simultaneous search warrants at two properties in Frankston and Carrum, as well as a factory in Mordialloc.

A 33-year-old Carrum man and 34-year-old Frankston woman were arrested at a home on Rosella Street, Frankston, about 7am today.

During a search of the home, police located quantities of what police will allege is methylamphetamine, LSD tablets, ecstasy and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), as well as cash and fireworks.

An additional quantity of what is believed to be methylamphetamine, as well as two knives, including a flick knife, were seized from a vehicle at the property.

At a separate home on the Nepean Highway in Carrum, police seized fireworks, a laser pointer, electronic devices and injectable melanotan, which is banned in Australia.

Investigators also uncovered a firearm, ammunition and electronic devices during a search of a factory on Japaddy Street, Mordialloc.

The man and woman are currently assisting police with their enquiries; charges are expected to be laid.

Anyone with information about criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link

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