Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two people as part of an investigation into the sale and storage of illicit tobacco in Lang Lang.
Yesterday, detectives executed simultaneous search warrants at commercial properties on Westernport Road and Cambridge Street.
As part of the investigation, investigators seized commercial quantities of loose tobacco, cigarettes and vapes, as well as $10,625 cash being allegedly carried by a 45-year-old man and stored inside a vehicle.
An illegal firework was also located at the Cambridge Street address.
A 45-year-old Tarneit man has been charged with supply of a commercial quantity of illicit tobacco, deal with property suspected to be proceeds of crime and drive whilst suspended.
He was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 30 April 2027
The 45-year-old Lang Lang woman was charged with the supply of a commercial quantity of illicit tobacco.
She was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 22 April 2027.
The 49-year-old Lang Lang man was interviewed and is expected to be charged on summons in relation to unlawful possession of an explosive (firework).
