Police have executed a number of warrants in the Sunbury area this morning as part of an operation proactively targeting drug manufacturing, trafficking and possession, Victorian Police said.
Nine warrants were executed around 6.30am at residential properties in Sunbury and Romsey as part of Operation Zurla.
The warrants were executed by a number of police from the Fawkner Divisional Response Unit, Fawkner Embona Taskforce, Hume Crime Investigation Unit, the Clandestine Laboratory Squad, Dog Squad, and Romsey and Sunbury police.
The arrested, including 3 women and 6 men aged between 20 and 48 were interviewed by police today and have been charged with drug related offences.
A number of items were seized from the properties including cannabis, methylamphetamine, precursor chemicals for the manufacture of methylamphetamine, ecstasy, steroids, prescription drugs, illegal fireworks, stolen goods and a quantity of cash believed to be the proceeds of drug trafficking.
Operation Zurla is a local operation designed to proactively target drug manufacturing and drug trafficking in the Sunbury area.
Acting Detective Sergeant Anthony Gasparini said today’s arrests are a reminder that police will continue to take action against those that engage in this type of criminal activity.
“We know the current ice epidemic has caused a significant harm and negative impact to our local communities,” D/Sgt Gasparini said.
“Drugs are often a major driver of further crime, including assaults, aggravated burglaries and robberies.
“Today’s warrants should send a clear message to those in the Sunbury area that police will not tolerate these offences and will continue to proactively target those who engage in this type of criminal behaviour.”
Acting Detective Sergeant Gasparini also said police were keen to speak with anyone who had further information about this type of illegal activity in the area.
“If there are people in the local community who have information then we encourage them to come forward,” he said.
“Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers and people should be reassured that police will take action.”
