An operation targeting drugs and high volume crimes has resulted in Kensington Detectives seizing Cannabis, Methylamphetamine and Heroin. Twelve people were charged with a total of 25 offences as a result of this operation.
On Wednesday 4 January and Thursday 5 January 2017, Kensington Detectives executed nine search warrants on properties across the South East Metropolitan District based on police intelligence and information received from members of the public through Crime Stoppers, WA Police say.
During these search warrants, detectives located and seized an assortment of ammunition, an unlicensed homemade handgun, a hydroponic cannabis set up, assorted drug paraphernalia and various amounts of Cannabis material, Cannabis plants, Methylamphetamine, Heroin and Dexamphetamine.
Officer in Charge of Kensington Detectives, Detective Senior Sergeant Tom TRISTRAM said Operation Nebulos was an initiative targeting mid-level Methylamphetamine dealers across the South East Metropolitan District with a nexus to primary volume crime.
"It is well known that drug users commit volume crime offences to fuel their drug use. By targeting mid-level dealers and removing the source for these drugs we generally see a decrease in burglary and stealing offences shortly after these type of operations," he said.
Anyone with information regarding the manufacture or distribution of illicit drugs is urged to call Crime Stoppers.
