An alleged drug trafficker has been arrested and charged over the alleged distribution of illicit drugs in the heart of St Kilda.
Investigations began following an anonymous tip-off via Crime Stoppers in June, and following enquiries, detectives from the Prahran Divisional Response Unit - with assistance from the Dog Squad - executed a search warrant at an apartment on Fitzroy Street, about 6.40am on Friday 8 August.
During a search of the property, police seized mobile phones, cash and an amount of drugs including methylamphetamine, cannabis, 1,4-Butanediol and various prescription medications - with an alleged value of $2,600.
A 39-year-old St Kilda man was arrested and has been charged with:
- traffick 1,4-Butanediol
- traffick sildenafil
- traffick methylamphetamine
- possess methylamphetamine
- possess cannabis
- possess 1,4-Butanediol
- possess diazepam
- possess dexamphetamine
- knowingly deal with proceeds of crime
- fail to comply with direction to assist
A 32-year-old man of no fixed address was also arrested. He was charged with possess diazepam and possess 1,4-Butanediol.
Both were bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 5 November.
Quotes attributable to Prahran Divisional Response Unit Detective Acting Sergeant Cal Bolton:
"By removing dangerous drugs before they can be on sold, we are not only reducing harm directly caused by drugs - such as overdoses - we are also reducing the flow-on effects of drug-related activity.
"Illicit drugs play a huge role in greater crimes being committed in the community, often exacerbating levels of antisocial behaviour such as assaults, robberies and other violent acts, as well as road trauma.
"This investigation was initiated after an anonymous tip-off was made to Crime Stoppers about alleged drug trafficking in the area.
"We encourage members of our community to come forward and make reports to Crime Stoppers when something doesn't seem quite right.
"Often, it doesn't take much information to really assist us with our investigation and allow us to hold alleged offenders to account."
