Two Albion residents have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into drug and firearm trafficking linked to organised crime syndicates.
Warrants were executed at residential properties in Braybrook and Albion just before 7.30am on March 15.
A 47-year-old Albion man and a 41-year-old Albion woman were both arrested at the Albion address.
During a search of that property, police located drugs believed to be methylamphetamine, a large quantity of cash, and a conducted energy device.
The pair were subsequently interviewed by police.
The woman has been charged with trafficking commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, possess proceeds of crime and possess prohibited weapon.
The man has been released pending further enquiries in relation to drug offences, however he was bailed to appear in court in September in relation to three outstanding warrants.
The arrests form part of a year-long investigation into drug and firearm trafficking linked to organised crime syndicates.
Three men were charged last month in Lalor, Wollert and Thomastown.
The Lalor man was charged with with a range of offences, including prohibited person possessing a firearm, acquire trafficable quantity of firearms and attempting to dispose of trafficable quantity of firearms, while the Thomastown man was charged with offences including prohibited person possessing a firearm, handling stolen goods, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, possessing a firearm with no serial number and possessing an imitation firearm.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
