Victoria Police have disrupted a significant drug trafficking operation in Frankston after executing a search warrant on Addicott Street on Friday, 10 January.
During the operation, officers from the Mornington Divisional Response Unit uncovered a large cache of illicit substances, including a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, MDMA, and 1,4-Butanediol. Additional items seized included cannabis, prescription medication, a firearm, and more than $30,000 in cash, suspected to be proceeds of crime.
A 58-year-old Frankston man was arrested and charged with serious offences, including drug trafficking and firearm possession. He remains in custody and is set to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 7 April.
A 33-year-old man from Frankston was also detained and is expected to face charges on summons.
Community Impact and Policing Efforts
The operation highlights the ongoing efforts by Victoria Police to tackle the drug trade and reduce firearm-related crimes within Frankston and the broader Mornington Peninsula. Authorities continue to rely on community assistance and intelligence to target organised crime and remove dangerous substances from local streets.
Residents are reminded to report suspicious activity through Crime Stoppers to aid in keeping the region safe from illegal activities.
For more details, visit Victoria Police News.
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