40 Arrested in Frankston Station Operation

Victoria Police officer in a high-visibility vest beside the blue Frankston Station sign. — A five-hour Victoria Police operation at Frankston Railway Station resulted in 40 arrests. Composite image.

A Frankston station operation has resulted in 40 arrests in five hours, with police seizing five edged weapons and allegedly locating illicit drugs.

Victoria Police conducted the operation at Frankston Railway Station and surrounding parts of the Frankston CBD on Thursday, 13 August.

Police said the operation targeted antisocial behaviour and alleged drug and weapons offences near public transport hubs and retail areas.

A 50-year-old Mount Martha man was among those arrested and charged with alleged drug trafficking and other offences. He was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 24 August.

Frankston Woman Charged

Police also arrested a 41-year-old Frankston woman after allegedly finding methylamphetamine, 1,4-butanediol and a large knife.

She was charged with two counts of trafficking a drug of dependence, two counts of possessing a drug of dependence and possessing a controlled weapon.

The woman was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 30 October.

Results From the Frankston Station Operation

Officers from Transit South conducted the operation with assistance from Protective Services Officers, the Frankston High Visibility Community Engagement Team and the Dog Squad.

During the five-hour operation, police:

Made 40 arrests
Seized five edged weapons
Issued 16 cannabis cautions
Located three people wanted on outstanding warrants
Located two people listed on whereabouts
Issued seven penalty infringement notices for weapons and transport offences

Authorised officers also checked more than 1,600 public transport tickets and myki cards. More than 40 infringement notices were issued for transport offences.