Esther Lauaki
Drugs
By Esther Lauaki
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after police located a large quantity of drugs and cash during an intercept in Derrimut.
Officers were patrolling Mount Derrimut Road last Monday when they observed a black BMW allegedly travelling at high speeds about 9.30pm.
Officers intercepted the car and spoke with the male driver before locating a bag of ecstasy on the ground.
A search of the vehicle discovered what is believed to be GHB, methylamphetamine and a large amount of cash.
Officers arrested the man before Brimbank Divisional Response Unit detectives executed a search warrant at an address in Derrimut on Tuesday morning.
The Derrimut man has since been charged with trafficking methylamphetamine and six other drug-related charges.
The arrest forms part of Operation United, an operation targeting a range of high harm offences including robberies, aggravated burglaries, armed robberies, car jackings and assaults.
The operation kicked off in Melbourne’s north west suburbs this week and brings together police from a range of units across the North West Metro Region (Division 3) and Crime Command as part of a joint effort to deter and disrupt an anticipated increase in a number of criminal offences as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Anyone with information in relation to the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
