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- Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 10:55 am
Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have charged a man and seized drugs and false identity documents as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged drug trafficking on construction sites in Melbourne.
A 36-year-old Melbourne man was intercepted by uniform members on Sunday, 11 October around 12.40pm whilst driving a labour hire company vehicle.
The vehicle was stationary and blocking the entire intersection of Dudley Street and Wurundjeri Way .
A search of the vehicle allegedly located a traffickable quantity of methylamphetamine, as well as ecstasy, Diazepam, GHB, $2000 cash, fraudulent identifications and drug paraphernalia.
The man was not fit to be interviewed at the time and was conveyed to hospital.
A search warrant was executed by Hawk detectives yesterday (9 November) at an apartment in Melbourne’s CBD.
Investigators seized prescription drugs, counterfeit money and false identity documents including drivers’ licences, proof of age cards, Medicare cards and student ID cards.
A 36-year-old Melbourne man has been charged with traffick methylamphetamine, traffick ecstasy, traffick 1,4-Butanediol, possess methylamphetamine, possess ecstasy, posses 1,4-Butanediol, three counts of make false document, fail to comply with direction to assist and possess prescription drugs.
He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 23 April.
A 30-year-old woman also present during the search is expected to be charged on summons with three counts of deal with the proceeds of crime.
Hawk will allege that the man was involved in the manufacture of false drivers’ license and proof of age cards.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Operation Hawk was established in July 2024 to specifically target criminal behaviour linked to the construction industry and transitioned to Taskforce Hawk in June 2025.
This was in response to a number of fresh allegations of serious and violent criminal behaviour.
Taskforce Hawk is focused on assessing new intelligence and evidence relating to allegations of criminal behaviour linked to the construction industry.
It also continues to proactively target organised crime associated with the sector, including a focus on any individuals employed within the construction industry who have known links to outlaw motorcycle gangs.
Police are also instigating approaches with relevant industry stakeholders to gather intelligence, as well as working closely with a range of law enforcement partners, regulators and government authorities.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an anonymous report at www.crimestoppers.vic.com.au
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