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- Friday 27 March 2026 at 10:33 am
Detectives from the Major Drug Squad have charged two people and seized a large commercial quantity of cannabis linked to organised crime.
The investigation commenced in June 2024 when police became aware of a safe house in Cairnlea allegedly being utilised by a drug syndicate with transnational links.
A warrant was executed at the address on 17 July, 2024 and 74kg of vacuum sealed cannabis was seized.
A 41-year-old Vietnamese national was charged and bailed for trafficking a commercial quantity of cannabis, however the man failed to appear at court.
Investigators focussed on identifying the whereabouts of the man, leading them to an address in Delahey which was allegedly being utilised as a crop house.
With the assistance of the VIPER Taskforce, Public Order Response Team and the Dog Squad, a search warrant was executed at the residential address yesterday (26 March).
Police located and seized approximately 1064 cannabis plants ranging from seedling to mature in size.
A 41-year-old Vietnamese man was charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of cannabis, fail to appear and cultivate large commercial quantity of cannabis.
A 39-year-old Vietnamese woman was charged with cultivate large commercial quantity of cannabis.
The duo will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
Anyone with information on illicit drug activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an anonymous report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Detective Inspector Jamie Walker, Major Drug Squad:
“Victoria Police remains committed to targeting those in the production and distribution of illicit substances and anyone involved in this type of activity can expect a knock on the door.
“Crop houses can often go undetected for long periods of time, which is evident due to the maturity and number of plants seized from this property.
“It’s for this reason that we ask residents to let us know if they suspect anything unusual at a neighbouring property.
“If you do suspect something, please make a report via Crime Stoppers and we will investigate. Remember, you can do this anonymously.”
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