Police have arrested four people and seized an imitation firearm, methylamphetamine, GHB and cannabis as part of an operation targeting alleged drug trafficking in Orbost.
East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit detectives, Dog Squad, and local police from Orbost, Bairnsdale and Cann River executed five search warrants at properties across Orbost on Thursday 16 May.
Police seized:
• An imitation firearm
• Methylamphetamine and GHB
• Traffickable amounts of dried cannabis
• Three cannabis plants
• GHB
• A laser pointer
Those arrested by police include:
• A 49-year-old Orbost man was arrested following a search warrant at a property in Orbost. Police located and seized three cannabis plants, 100 grams of cannabis, 5ml of GHB and a laser pointer. He is expected to be charged with cultivate cannabis, possess cannabis, possess GHB, use cannabis and possess prohibited weapon. He is expected to appear in court at a later date.
• A 21-year-old Orbost man was arrested after police located and seized an imitation firearm during a search warrant at an Orbost residence. He was charged with eight offences including burglary, trespass, criminal damage, possess imitation firearm, possess drug of dependence, and refuse to comply with 465AAA direction. He was bailed to appear at Orbost Magistrates Court on Thursday 29 August.
• A 22-year-old Orbost man was arrested after police located approximately 50 grams of cannabis during a search warrant at a property in Orbost. He was charged with possess cannabis and was bailed to appear at Orbost Magistrates Court on Thursday 1 August.
• A 24-year-old Orbost woman was arrested and charged with possess drug of dependence following a search warrant at a residence in Orbost. She was released pending summons.
During the operation, local highway patrol swarmed the Orbost area targeting impaired drivers. Two drivers received infringement notices after allegedly returning positive drug tests.
Anyone with information about illicit firearm or drug activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
"Protecting our community is our top priority and we will continue to target those whose activities are causing harm."
