Police charged a 26-year old St Albans man on Wednesday 25 February as part of an investigation into alleged drug trafficking between New South Wales and Victoria.
Officers intercepted a vehicle, arresting the driver on the Hume Highway in Kalkallo about 1.20pm on Tuesday 24 February.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police allegedly located and seized approximately 43kg of methylamphetamine, valued at $2.5 million.
Officers executed a search warrant at the man’s St Albans residence, seizing approximately $50,000 cash, Pokémon and One Piece cards worth an estimated $100,000 and mobile phones.
The man was charged with a number of drug-related offences.
Major Drug Squad Detective Inspector Jamie Walker said iIllicit drugs destroy lives and communities.
“Drugs contribute to addiction, overdoses and even death and often bring weapons, organised crime networks and violence into neighbourhoods”, Inspector Walker said.
“We have zero tolerance for drugs, and we will hold people who commit these offences to account.”
Anyone with information on illicit drug activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
