Detectives from the Criminal Proceeds Squad yesterday charged a man and a woman following an investigation into a significant money laundering syndicate.
A 29-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, both from Epping, have been charged with traffick large commercial quantity drug of dependence and knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime.
The duo was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 3 May.
A 35-year-old Whittlesea man, and a 36-year-old man and 31-year-old woman, both from Kalkallo, were all released and are expected to be charged on summons.
Warrants were executed on Wednesday at four properties in Whittlesea, Kalkallo and Epping (2).
During the search of the Kalkallo address, police located approximately $1M cash throughout the property.
Searches of the other addresses uncovered more cash, along with gold, jewellery and drugs, believed to me methamphetamine and opium.
Two clandestine drug laboratories were also found contained within one of the Epping properties.
The six-month investigation followed information provided to police in relation to money laundering and drug trafficking by a syndicate in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information on organised crime activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppers.vic.com.auExternal Link
