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Sydney, Australia
Woman allegedly smuggled cocaine in armpit
March 14, 2006
A woman who arrived in Sydney on a flight from Auckland allegedly had 200g of cocaine hidden in her armpits, customs officers say.
The 54-year-old Sydney woman was searched at Sydney international airport when she returned from New Zealand yesterday morning.
She allegedly had about 200g of cocaine strapped in her armpits and traces were also detected in her baggage, Customs said in a statement.
The woman was charged with importing a border-controlled drug and was granted bail to appear in Central Local Court in April 26.
From Daily Telegraph
Woman allegedly smuggled cocaine in armpit
March 14, 2006
A woman who arrived in Sydney on a flight from Auckland allegedly had 200g of cocaine hidden in her armpits, customs officers say.
The 54-year-old Sydney woman was searched at Sydney international airport when she returned from New Zealand yesterday morning.
She allegedly had about 200g of cocaine strapped in her armpits and traces were also detected in her baggage, Customs said in a statement.
The woman was charged with importing a border-controlled drug and was granted bail to appear in Central Local Court in April 26.
From Daily Telegraph
Sydney, Australia
$800,000 worth of cannabis seized from house
March 17, 2006 - 7:04AM
A man has been charged after 800-thousand dollars worth of cannabis was seized from a house in Sydney's west.
Police say Bankstown officers executed a search warrant at a house on Auburn Road at Birrong about 12.30 yesterday afternoon where they allegedly found more than 250 cannabis plants.
Other items associated with a hydroponics set-up were also found.
A police spokesman says the plants had an estimated street value of 800-thousand dollars.
A 42-year-old man was arrested over the seizure and charged with cultivating a commercial quantity of a prohibited plant.
The man has been refused bail and is due to appear in Burwood Local Court later today.
AAP
From Sydney Morning Herald
$800,000 worth of cannabis seized from house
March 17, 2006 - 7:04AM
A man has been charged after 800-thousand dollars worth of cannabis was seized from a house in Sydney's west.
Police say Bankstown officers executed a search warrant at a house on Auburn Road at Birrong about 12.30 yesterday afternoon where they allegedly found more than 250 cannabis plants.
Other items associated with a hydroponics set-up were also found.
A police spokesman says the plants had an estimated street value of 800-thousand dollars.
A 42-year-old man was arrested over the seizure and charged with cultivating a commercial quantity of a prohibited plant.
The man has been refused bail and is due to appear in Burwood Local Court later today.
AAP
From Sydney Morning Herald
SilverFeniks said:
I know, right? If a citizen got caught with 1/16th of an ounce it would be worth $500 lol and 1/16th is alot more than one or two doses to a non addict
thats almost 2 grams and would keep you up for days and days
but since the cop had it it was just a dose or two
Typical media spin bullshit
Sydney, Australia
Raid uncovers steroid stockpile
From: AAP
March 24, 2006
A SYDNEY man is being questioned over the importation of performance enhancing drugs, including human growth hormone and thousands of steroid tablets.
Australian Customs Service officers raided the 21-year-old's home at Curl Curl, on Sydney's northern beaches, yesterday following the interception of 11 packages of drugs during the past five months.
A customs spokesman said investigators had been monitoring the imports since November 2, when small packages containing steroids and growth hormones were intercepted at Sydney's Clyde International Mail Centre.
In the following months the amounts being imported steadily increased, culminating on March 17 with the importation of between 10,000 and 15,000 pink anabolic steroid tablets, and 50 injectable vials filled with human growth hormone.
The drugs had been imported from China, the US and Europe, the spokesman said.
Investigations were continuing and charges were expected to be laid soon.
There was nothing to suggest the drug hauls were connected with the Melbourne Commonwealth Games, the spokesman said.
News.com.au
Raid uncovers steroid stockpile
From: AAP
March 24, 2006
A SYDNEY man is being questioned over the importation of performance enhancing drugs, including human growth hormone and thousands of steroid tablets.
Australian Customs Service officers raided the 21-year-old's home at Curl Curl, on Sydney's northern beaches, yesterday following the interception of 11 packages of drugs during the past five months.
A customs spokesman said investigators had been monitoring the imports since November 2, when small packages containing steroids and growth hormones were intercepted at Sydney's Clyde International Mail Centre.
In the following months the amounts being imported steadily increased, culminating on March 17 with the importation of between 10,000 and 15,000 pink anabolic steroid tablets, and 50 injectable vials filled with human growth hormone.
The drugs had been imported from China, the US and Europe, the spokesman said.
Investigations were continuing and charges were expected to be laid soon.
There was nothing to suggest the drug hauls were connected with the Melbourne Commonwealth Games, the spokesman said.
News.com.au
Melbourne, Australia
Large marijuana crop bust
29 Mar 2006
POLICE from the Asian squad have found a large marijuana crop in a house in Melbourne's west.
Police swooped on a house in Eisner St, St Albans, yesterday, where they discovered 122 marijuana plants.
From Herald Sun
Large marijuana crop bust
29 Mar 2006
POLICE from the Asian squad have found a large marijuana crop in a house in Melbourne's west.
Police swooped on a house in Eisner St, St Albans, yesterday, where they discovered 122 marijuana plants.
From Herald Sun
ChemicalSmiles
Ex-Bluelighter
hoptis said:
Shit..... what are the penalties for growing just a few plants?
on_the_rise_5
Bluelighter
gomer1985 said:
Yes that is correct, that is the final cost that police record as.
Northwest Victoria, Australia
Border drug raids hit 20 properties
Geoff Wilkinson
07 Apr 2006
FRUIT properties in northwest Victoria are likely to be confiscated after a major drug swoop on both sides of the border near Mildura yesterday.
More than 120 police seized amphetamines, cannabis and ecstasy during dawn raids on 20 fruit blocks in Victoria and NSW.
Ten people were arrested during the culmination of Operation Redmill, an eight-month drug investigation by police from both states.
Police said late yesterday all those arrested would be charged with drug trafficking or associated offences.
Confiscation applications would be made to the courts to have several fruit properties forfeited on the grounds they were tainted by criminal activity.
Cars and other property worth more than $200,000 were seized and will also be subject to forfeit.
Supt Fred Johansen said outdoor and indoor marijuana crops were found during yesterday's raids.
Firearms, about $40,000 cash, stolen farm equipment and stolen motorcycles were also recovered.
Supt Johansen said Operation Redmill would disrupt drug trafficking networks in the area.
"Illicit drugs are a blight on any community and people shouldn't dismiss this stuff as recreational or harmless," he said.
"These drugs are causing enormous problems in the shape of road crashes, suicides and other mental health issues as well as crime.
"The reality is they're killing people and the lives of others are completely ruined."
Police raided properties in the Mildura, Robinvale, Euston and Pooncarie areas.
Five men and a woman from Mildura and four men from Euston were arrested.
Victorian police involved in the raids came from Mildura, Bendigo, Shepparton and Melbourne.
Detectives from the major drug investigation division and the assets confiscation unit were also part of the operation.
The NSW police air wing and dog squad took part, along with police from as far away as Deniliquin, Broken Hill and Sydney.
From Herald Sun
Border drug raids hit 20 properties
Geoff Wilkinson
07 Apr 2006
FRUIT properties in northwest Victoria are likely to be confiscated after a major drug swoop on both sides of the border near Mildura yesterday.
More than 120 police seized amphetamines, cannabis and ecstasy during dawn raids on 20 fruit blocks in Victoria and NSW.
Ten people were arrested during the culmination of Operation Redmill, an eight-month drug investigation by police from both states.
Police said late yesterday all those arrested would be charged with drug trafficking or associated offences.
Confiscation applications would be made to the courts to have several fruit properties forfeited on the grounds they were tainted by criminal activity.
Cars and other property worth more than $200,000 were seized and will also be subject to forfeit.
Supt Fred Johansen said outdoor and indoor marijuana crops were found during yesterday's raids.
Firearms, about $40,000 cash, stolen farm equipment and stolen motorcycles were also recovered.
Supt Johansen said Operation Redmill would disrupt drug trafficking networks in the area.
"Illicit drugs are a blight on any community and people shouldn't dismiss this stuff as recreational or harmless," he said.
"These drugs are causing enormous problems in the shape of road crashes, suicides and other mental health issues as well as crime.
"The reality is they're killing people and the lives of others are completely ruined."
Police raided properties in the Mildura, Robinvale, Euston and Pooncarie areas.
Five men and a woman from Mildura and four men from Euston were arrested.
Victorian police involved in the raids came from Mildura, Bendigo, Shepparton and Melbourne.
Detectives from the major drug investigation division and the assets confiscation unit were also part of the operation.
The NSW police air wing and dog squad took part, along with police from as far away as Deniliquin, Broken Hill and Sydney.
From Herald Sun
Northern NSW, Australia
Seven held after ice bust
From: AAP
April 07, 2006
A SYDNEY man has been refused bail after police busted what they believe may be the largest crystal methamphetamine laboratory ever found in Australia.
Vance Nastoski, 41, of Mortdale, faced Sydney's Central Local Court today after police reported finding the drug factory in a secret underground room at a property near Murwillumbah, in northern New South Wales.
Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers said they arrested Nastoski in Mortdale, in Sydney's south-west, while six other men were nabbed at properties in Eungella and Lennox Head, in northern NSW, and at Brisbane Airport.
Outside court, the AFP alleged the seven were members of a drug gang that manufactured large quantities of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ice.
AFP national manager border and international network, federal agent Mike Phelan, said the laboratory may turn out to be the biggest ever uncovered in Australia.
He revealed nothing more of the operation, other than to allege the arrests had disrupted a major NSW crime syndicate.
He said the AFP had used new anti-drug laws which target the illegal importation of substances used in the manufacture of commercial quantities of illegal drugs.
"These laws enable the AFP to continue leading Australia's fight to stop the flow of large amounts of precursors which produce significant amounts of drugs," he said in a statement.
Four men, aged 30, 32, 60 and 62, were to appear in Tweed Heads Magistrates Court today after their arrests at Eungella and Lennox Head.
Two others, aged 23 and 35, were to face Brisbane Magistrates Court today after being arrested at Brisbane Airport yesterday.
All have been charged under commonwealth law with conspiracy to manufacture commercial quantities of controlled drugs, and conspiracy to pre-traffic commercial quantities of controlled precursors.
Magistrate Allan Moore remanded Mr Nastoski in custody to reappear in the same court on June 14.
From News.com.au
Seven held after ice bust
From: AAP
April 07, 2006
A SYDNEY man has been refused bail after police busted what they believe may be the largest crystal methamphetamine laboratory ever found in Australia.
Vance Nastoski, 41, of Mortdale, faced Sydney's Central Local Court today after police reported finding the drug factory in a secret underground room at a property near Murwillumbah, in northern New South Wales.
Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers said they arrested Nastoski in Mortdale, in Sydney's south-west, while six other men were nabbed at properties in Eungella and Lennox Head, in northern NSW, and at Brisbane Airport.
Outside court, the AFP alleged the seven were members of a drug gang that manufactured large quantities of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ice.
AFP national manager border and international network, federal agent Mike Phelan, said the laboratory may turn out to be the biggest ever uncovered in Australia.
He revealed nothing more of the operation, other than to allege the arrests had disrupted a major NSW crime syndicate.
He said the AFP had used new anti-drug laws which target the illegal importation of substances used in the manufacture of commercial quantities of illegal drugs.
"These laws enable the AFP to continue leading Australia's fight to stop the flow of large amounts of precursors which produce significant amounts of drugs," he said in a statement.
Four men, aged 30, 32, 60 and 62, were to appear in Tweed Heads Magistrates Court today after their arrests at Eungella and Lennox Head.
Two others, aged 23 and 35, were to face Brisbane Magistrates Court today after being arrested at Brisbane Airport yesterday.
All have been charged under commonwealth law with conspiracy to manufacture commercial quantities of controlled drugs, and conspiracy to pre-traffic commercial quantities of controlled precursors.
Magistrate Allan Moore remanded Mr Nastoski in custody to reappear in the same court on June 14.
From News.com.au
Sydney, Australia
Hostie sacked after drugs found
Shannon McRae
12 Apr 2006
A QANTAS flight attendant has allegedly been caught trying to smuggle drugs into Australia hidden in her armpit.
Suellen Patricia Cryer was arrested at Sydney airport and charged with importing a drug by the Australian Federal Police.
The Sydney woman, 54, who has been with the airline for about 25 years, had flown from Auckland to Sydney before her arrest. A Qantas spokesman said she was not on duty at the time she was arrested.
Ms Cryer was sacked immediately after the arrest.
In a letter to staff seen by the Herald Sun, Qantas head of customer services Lesley Grant last month warned employees they would be sacked immediately if they disobeyed strict conduct guidelines set by the airline.
"Last week a Qantas long-haul cabin crew member was searched by Australian Customs officers on arrival in Sydney and was found to be carrying a marketable quantity of an illicit substance," the letter said.
"The cabin crew member was subsequently arrested and charged by the Australian Federal Police."
Ms Cryer has appeared in Sydney's Central Local Court and been released on bail to appear again on April 26.
Herald Sun
Hostie sacked after drugs found
Shannon McRae
12 Apr 2006
A QANTAS flight attendant has allegedly been caught trying to smuggle drugs into Australia hidden in her armpit.
Suellen Patricia Cryer was arrested at Sydney airport and charged with importing a drug by the Australian Federal Police.
The Sydney woman, 54, who has been with the airline for about 25 years, had flown from Auckland to Sydney before her arrest. A Qantas spokesman said she was not on duty at the time she was arrested.
Ms Cryer was sacked immediately after the arrest.
In a letter to staff seen by the Herald Sun, Qantas head of customer services Lesley Grant last month warned employees they would be sacked immediately if they disobeyed strict conduct guidelines set by the airline.
"Last week a Qantas long-haul cabin crew member was searched by Australian Customs officers on arrival in Sydney and was found to be carrying a marketable quantity of an illicit substance," the letter said.
"The cabin crew member was subsequently arrested and charged by the Australian Federal Police."
Ms Cryer has appeared in Sydney's Central Local Court and been released on bail to appear again on April 26.
Herald Sun
Northern NSW, Australia
Bushwalkers uncover drug ring
By Justine Parker
April 12, 2006
POLICE believe they have uncovered a major drug syndicate, seizing cannabis worth $1.3 million and illegal firearms in a series of raids in northern New South Wales, they said today.
Police found more than 500 cannabis plants and 30kg of cannabis leaf in three raids in the Glen Innes area between March 21 and April 3.
A man has been charged with drug and firearms offences in connection with the raids.
One crop was discovered on April 3, after two men were earlier shot at while bushwalking in the Mann River area, Detective Inspector Greg Stier said today.
"They may have been looking for a cannabis crop themselves," Det Insp Stier said.
The bushwalkers' camp site at the Mann River Nature Reserve was allegedly set alight later that day by members of the drug ring.
Police are seeking public help to identify a Swiss tourist couple that was camping at the reserve at the time of the incident.
The couple was allegedly intimidated and their vehicle damaged.
"They were also victims we believe of intimidation, and also victims of malicious damage ... by the people that burnt the bushwalkers' camps," Det Insp Shier said.
A 47-year-old Wytaliba man was arrested on March 21 and charged with cannabis possession and supply, and firearm offences following an earlier raid, police said.
He has been released on conditional bail and will appear at Glen Innes Local Court on May 9.
Investigations are continuing.
News.com.au
Bushwalkers uncover drug ring
By Justine Parker
April 12, 2006
POLICE believe they have uncovered a major drug syndicate, seizing cannabis worth $1.3 million and illegal firearms in a series of raids in northern New South Wales, they said today.
Police found more than 500 cannabis plants and 30kg of cannabis leaf in three raids in the Glen Innes area between March 21 and April 3.
A man has been charged with drug and firearms offences in connection with the raids.
One crop was discovered on April 3, after two men were earlier shot at while bushwalking in the Mann River area, Detective Inspector Greg Stier said today.
"They may have been looking for a cannabis crop themselves," Det Insp Stier said.
The bushwalkers' camp site at the Mann River Nature Reserve was allegedly set alight later that day by members of the drug ring.
Police are seeking public help to identify a Swiss tourist couple that was camping at the reserve at the time of the incident.
The couple was allegedly intimidated and their vehicle damaged.
"They were also victims we believe of intimidation, and also victims of malicious damage ... by the people that burnt the bushwalkers' camps," Det Insp Shier said.
A 47-year-old Wytaliba man was arrested on March 21 and charged with cannabis possession and supply, and firearm offences following an earlier raid, police said.
He has been released on conditional bail and will appear at Glen Innes Local Court on May 9.
Investigations are continuing.
News.com.au
North West Queensland, Australia
Alleged trafficker arrested
From: AAP
April 12, 2006
AN alleged drug trafficker has been arrested in north-west Queensland as part of an ongoing police operation.
The 39-year-old man was charged with trafficking drugs after a raid on a property in Abua Street, Mount Isa today.
A police spokeswoman said the man would face the Mount Isa Magistrates Court tomorrow.
She said more arrests were expected as part of Operation Delta Glacier, which is targeting the possession, production and distribution of illicit drugs in the Mount Isa region.
The operation, which began in November last year, had led to numerous arrests in the past four months.
Another Mount Isa man, 39, was arrested at Mount Isa airport in February for allegedly possessing a large quantity of amphetamines.
News.com.au
Alleged trafficker arrested
From: AAP
April 12, 2006
AN alleged drug trafficker has been arrested in north-west Queensland as part of an ongoing police operation.
The 39-year-old man was charged with trafficking drugs after a raid on a property in Abua Street, Mount Isa today.
A police spokeswoman said the man would face the Mount Isa Magistrates Court tomorrow.
She said more arrests were expected as part of Operation Delta Glacier, which is targeting the possession, production and distribution of illicit drugs in the Mount Isa region.
The operation, which began in November last year, had led to numerous arrests in the past four months.
Another Mount Isa man, 39, was arrested at Mount Isa airport in February for allegedly possessing a large quantity of amphetamines.
News.com.au
Victoria, Australia
Police say raids hit drug syndicate
Brendan Roberts and Katie Lapthorne
13 Apr 2006
POLICE say a series of drug raids will help stem the supply of illicit drugs in Melbourne's west.
The raids, which led to six arrests, follow an investigation into a drug syndicate allegedly responsible for the trafficking of heroin, amphetamines, "ice" and cannabis.
The arrests followed simultaneous raids on properties in Keilor Downs, Sunshine and Geelong, and on Phillip Island, on Tuesday afternoon.
Cannabis, hydroponic equipment and a quantity of cash were seized during the searches.
Police believe the syndicate had stayed under the radar by selling the drugs, mostly heroin and amphetamines, in small quantities, avoiding larger transactions.
Det-Supt David Newton said the network appeared to have been operating for some time, reaping high profits from its drug trafficking.
The six men appeared briefly in Melbourne Magistrates' Court yesterday on various drugs charges. Tuan Hoang Le, 28, of St Albans, Theodosis Koumis, 58, of Keilor Downs, and Barry Jones, 43, of Bell Post Hill, face multiple charges, including trafficking a commercial quantity of heroin.
Mili Bala, 44, and John Bota, 32, both of St Albans, and Benjamin Weymouth, 34, of Norlane, face lesser charges that include possessing the proceeds of crime.
Magistrate Paul Grant remanded all six until July.
Herald Sun
Police say raids hit drug syndicate
Brendan Roberts and Katie Lapthorne
13 Apr 2006
POLICE say a series of drug raids will help stem the supply of illicit drugs in Melbourne's west.
The raids, which led to six arrests, follow an investigation into a drug syndicate allegedly responsible for the trafficking of heroin, amphetamines, "ice" and cannabis.
The arrests followed simultaneous raids on properties in Keilor Downs, Sunshine and Geelong, and on Phillip Island, on Tuesday afternoon.
Cannabis, hydroponic equipment and a quantity of cash were seized during the searches.
Police believe the syndicate had stayed under the radar by selling the drugs, mostly heroin and amphetamines, in small quantities, avoiding larger transactions.
Det-Supt David Newton said the network appeared to have been operating for some time, reaping high profits from its drug trafficking.
The six men appeared briefly in Melbourne Magistrates' Court yesterday on various drugs charges. Tuan Hoang Le, 28, of St Albans, Theodosis Koumis, 58, of Keilor Downs, and Barry Jones, 43, of Bell Post Hill, face multiple charges, including trafficking a commercial quantity of heroin.
Mili Bala, 44, and John Bota, 32, both of St Albans, and Benjamin Weymouth, 34, of Norlane, face lesser charges that include possessing the proceeds of crime.
Magistrate Paul Grant remanded all six until July.
Herald Sun
North-West Victoria, Australia
Man faces Mildura court over 6,000 ecstasy tabs
April 17, 2006 - 8:30AM
A man will face court tomorrow after he was caught allegedly carrying more than 6,000 ecstasy tablets at a Victorian airport.
The 29-year-old man was stopped at Mildura airport, in the state's north-west, last Thursday, police said today.
They alleged he was was carrying more than 6,000 ecstasy tablets and other drug paraphernalia.
The man, of no fixed place of abode, was charged with several drug offences, including trafficking and possession of ecstasy and trafficking and possession of amphetamines.
He was remanded in custody to appear in Mildura Magistrates Court on Tuesday, police said.
AAP
The Age
Man faces Mildura court over 6,000 ecstasy tabs
April 17, 2006 - 8:30AM
A man will face court tomorrow after he was caught allegedly carrying more than 6,000 ecstasy tablets at a Victorian airport.
The 29-year-old man was stopped at Mildura airport, in the state's north-west, last Thursday, police said today.
They alleged he was was carrying more than 6,000 ecstasy tablets and other drug paraphernalia.
The man, of no fixed place of abode, was charged with several drug offences, including trafficking and possession of ecstasy and trafficking and possession of amphetamines.
He was remanded in custody to appear in Mildura Magistrates Court on Tuesday, police said.
AAP
The Age
Alice Springs, Australia
Easter bikie raids net amphetamines, guns
By Greg McLean
April 18, 2006
ALICE Springs police seized amphetamines and firearms in a series of raids targeted at associates of the Fink bikie gang.
Officers executed six search warrants between last Thursday and Saturday.
Three arrests were made.
The outlaw group's clubhouse was among the properties searched, with police also raiding a local business and four homes.
Police raids found and seized amphetamines, firearms, a variety of ammunition and a ballistic vest.
Knives and a baton were also confiscated.
Police arrested a 25-year-old woman for the possession of amphetamines and a 23-year-old man was arrested on outstanding interstate warrants.
A 51-year-old man from Adelaide, known to be a member of the bikie gang, was arrested for hindering and resisting police.
Another man will be summonsed for possessing firearms while unlicensed and other firearms-related offences, and a 33-year-old man will be summonsed for having ammunition while unlicensed.
NT Police said they would continue to monitor people and businesses that associate themselves with the Fink motorcycle gang.
The bikies have recently tried to establish themselves at Alice Springs.
The raids come less than a month after an Alice Springs-based member of the Fink bikie gang was arrested for his role in a violent brawl with rivals from the Hells Angels that left five people with knife and gunshot wounds.
Anyone who has or receives information about the outlaw bikie gang is urged to phone police on 131 444
News.com.au / NT News
Easter bikie raids net amphetamines, guns
By Greg McLean
April 18, 2006
ALICE Springs police seized amphetamines and firearms in a series of raids targeted at associates of the Fink bikie gang.
Officers executed six search warrants between last Thursday and Saturday.
Three arrests were made.
The outlaw group's clubhouse was among the properties searched, with police also raiding a local business and four homes.
Police raids found and seized amphetamines, firearms, a variety of ammunition and a ballistic vest.
Knives and a baton were also confiscated.
Police arrested a 25-year-old woman for the possession of amphetamines and a 23-year-old man was arrested on outstanding interstate warrants.
A 51-year-old man from Adelaide, known to be a member of the bikie gang, was arrested for hindering and resisting police.
Another man will be summonsed for possessing firearms while unlicensed and other firearms-related offences, and a 33-year-old man will be summonsed for having ammunition while unlicensed.
NT Police said they would continue to monitor people and businesses that associate themselves with the Fink motorcycle gang.
The bikies have recently tried to establish themselves at Alice Springs.
The raids come less than a month after an Alice Springs-based member of the Fink bikie gang was arrested for his role in a violent brawl with rivals from the Hells Angels that left five people with knife and gunshot wounds.
Anyone who has or receives information about the outlaw bikie gang is urged to phone police on 131 444
News.com.au / NT News
Melbourne, Australia
11 to face court after raids
By Selma Milovanovic
May 2, 2006 - 7:14AM
Eleven people will face Melbourne Magistrates Court today on drugs charges following raids in the Frankston area yesterday.
Ten men and one woman were remanded in custody late yesterday after police seized weapons, drugs and cash from properties in Seaford, Frankston, Pearcedale and Langwarrin.
Another 11 people were also charged.
Large quantities of amphetamines and cash, along with several rifles and other illegal firearms, were seized in raids on several houses in Frankston, Seaford, Pearcedale and Langwarrin between 1am and 7am.
The raids were part of a four-month investigation, codenamed Operation Ovine, which involved the Special Operations Group, the dog squad, regional response units and local detectives.
Sergeant Tom Nairn said police had uncovered a "very well-organised network".
"In terms of scale and breadth, at a local level, this was a significant operation," he said.
The illegal firearms seized included a centre-fire .303- calibre rifle, a centre-fire assault rifle, a .22 rifle, a sawn-off double-barrel shotgun and a small handgun.
Police also seized stolen property, including plasma televisions and computers.
The investigation is continuing.
Sergeant Nairn said the raids were not linked to the discovery of a sophisticated drug laboratory in Strathmore last week. Milad Mokbel, 38, brother of fugitive drug importer Tony Mokbel, was arrested and charged with trafficking amphetamines after last week's raids.
with AAP
From The Age
11 to face court after raids
By Selma Milovanovic
May 2, 2006 - 7:14AM
Eleven people will face Melbourne Magistrates Court today on drugs charges following raids in the Frankston area yesterday.
Ten men and one woman were remanded in custody late yesterday after police seized weapons, drugs and cash from properties in Seaford, Frankston, Pearcedale and Langwarrin.
Another 11 people were also charged.
Large quantities of amphetamines and cash, along with several rifles and other illegal firearms, were seized in raids on several houses in Frankston, Seaford, Pearcedale and Langwarrin between 1am and 7am.
The raids were part of a four-month investigation, codenamed Operation Ovine, which involved the Special Operations Group, the dog squad, regional response units and local detectives.
Sergeant Tom Nairn said police had uncovered a "very well-organised network".
"In terms of scale and breadth, at a local level, this was a significant operation," he said.
The illegal firearms seized included a centre-fire .303- calibre rifle, a centre-fire assault rifle, a .22 rifle, a sawn-off double-barrel shotgun and a small handgun.
Police also seized stolen property, including plasma televisions and computers.
The investigation is continuing.
Sergeant Nairn said the raids were not linked to the discovery of a sophisticated drug laboratory in Strathmore last week. Milad Mokbel, 38, brother of fugitive drug importer Tony Mokbel, was arrested and charged with trafficking amphetamines after last week's raids.
with AAP
From The Age
Sydney, Australia
Raid seizes $300,000 ecstasy stash
May 4, 2006 - 9:24AM
Ecstasy worth $300,000 and chemicals capable of making kilograms of the drug speed have been seized during a police raid on a Sydney house.
Police stopped a car being driven a by 58-year-old man on the Hume Highway at Pheasants Nest, in Sydney's southwest, yesterday.
A search of the car allegedly revealed several ounces of amphetamine and a large amount of cash, police said.
Investigators then raided a house at Glenfield where they found about 10,000 ecstasy tablets, 450 grams of cannabis and precursor chemicals used in the illegal manufacture of amphetamine.
The ecstasy has an estimated street value of $300,000, while police believe the chemicals could produce several hundred kilograms of street amphetamine, otherwise known as speed.
A man has been charged with supply and possess a commercial quantity of prohibited drugs and goods in custody.
He will appear in Campbelltown Local Court today.
AAP
From Sydney Morning Herald
Raid seizes $300,000 ecstasy stash
May 4, 2006 - 9:24AM
Ecstasy worth $300,000 and chemicals capable of making kilograms of the drug speed have been seized during a police raid on a Sydney house.
Police stopped a car being driven a by 58-year-old man on the Hume Highway at Pheasants Nest, in Sydney's southwest, yesterday.
A search of the car allegedly revealed several ounces of amphetamine and a large amount of cash, police said.
Investigators then raided a house at Glenfield where they found about 10,000 ecstasy tablets, 450 grams of cannabis and precursor chemicals used in the illegal manufacture of amphetamine.
The ecstasy has an estimated street value of $300,000, while police believe the chemicals could produce several hundred kilograms of street amphetamine, otherwise known as speed.
A man has been charged with supply and possess a commercial quantity of prohibited drugs and goods in custody.
He will appear in Campbelltown Local Court today.
AAP
From Sydney Morning Herald
Man charged with selling marijuana from diaper bag
By Joseph Marks, staff writer, Albert Lea Tribune
May 10, 2006
An Albert Lea man was charged with selling and possessing marijuana Monday after he and a teenage girl were allegedly caught selling the drug while walking a baby in a stroller.
About nine grams of marijuana were confiscated from Matthew Rowand, 22, of Albert Lea, and about 71 grams were confiscated from a baby bag being held by the juvenile female, according to the criminal complaint issued in Freeborn County District Court.
The baby in the stroller was taken into protective custody, according to police.
Police first became aware of the incident when they received a call from an informant stating two individuals were selling marijuana at the McDonald's on Main Street in Albert Lea.
The caller described the man as short-haired with a black jacket, according to the complaint. The girl was described as having a blue scarf wrapped around her head and pushing a baby carriage.
The complaint states officer Ted Herman found two suspects matching those descriptions at the corner of Washington Avenue and West William Street. The man, who turned out to be Rowand, spoke and exchanged items with someone in a gray van, according to the complaint.
Officers searched Rowand and found two baggies of marijuana in one of his pockets and a scale in the other pocket, according to the complaint. Two large bags of marijuana were found in the female's baby bag, according to the complaint.
Rowand was charged with conspiring with a minor to sell marijuana in the third degree and fifth-degree conspiracy to possess marijuana.
The charges carry a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a $35,000 fine.
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By Joseph Marks, staff writer, Albert Lea Tribune
May 10, 2006
An Albert Lea man was charged with selling and possessing marijuana Monday after he and a teenage girl were allegedly caught selling the drug while walking a baby in a stroller.
About nine grams of marijuana were confiscated from Matthew Rowand, 22, of Albert Lea, and about 71 grams were confiscated from a baby bag being held by the juvenile female, according to the criminal complaint issued in Freeborn County District Court.
The baby in the stroller was taken into protective custody, according to police.
Police first became aware of the incident when they received a call from an informant stating two individuals were selling marijuana at the McDonald's on Main Street in Albert Lea.
The caller described the man as short-haired with a black jacket, according to the complaint. The girl was described as having a blue scarf wrapped around her head and pushing a baby carriage.
The complaint states officer Ted Herman found two suspects matching those descriptions at the corner of Washington Avenue and West William Street. The man, who turned out to be Rowand, spoke and exchanged items with someone in a gray van, according to the complaint.
Officers searched Rowand and found two baggies of marijuana in one of his pockets and a scale in the other pocket, according to the complaint. Two large bags of marijuana were found in the female's baby bag, according to the complaint.
Rowand was charged with conspiring with a minor to sell marijuana in the third degree and fifth-degree conspiracy to possess marijuana.
The charges carry a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a $35,000 fine.
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