Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have charged two people and seized significant quantities of steroids as part of an investigation into alleged drug trafficking on construction sites in Melbourne.
Warrants were executed at properties in Mulgrave, Heathmont and Fitzroy from 5.45AM on Thursday, 3 September.
Police arrested a 35-year-old Mulgrave man, who is a CFMEU delegate, as well as a 32-year-old Fitzroy man and an 18-year-old Fitzroy woman.
They were interviewed and subsequently charged as follows:
- The 35-year-old man has been charged with traffick anabolic steroid, (x8) possess prescription drug, (x3) possess drug of dependence, (x2) possess prohibited weapon and possess controlled weapon.
- The 32-year-old man has been charged with traffick anabolic steroid, possess prescription drug, possess drug of dependence, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime and (x2) possess prohibited weapon.
Both were bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 19 January 2027.
- The 27-year-old woman was released with an intent to summons.
Police have also seized a range of items from the addresses including a large quantity of steroids and peptides, drug paraphernalia, a large amount of cash, a quantity of cocaine, MDMA and cannabis, electronic devices, a taser, two extendable batons and OC spray.
Police will allege the trio were involved in importing a range of illicit drugs and steroids through the mail and trafficking them at construction sites across Melbourne.
Operation Hawk was established in July 2024 to specifically target criminal behaviour linked to the construction industry and transitioned to Taskforce Hawk in June 2025.
This was in response to a number of fresh allegations of serious and violent criminal behaviour.
Taskforce Hawk is focused on assessing new intelligence and evidence relating to allegations of criminal behaviour linked to the construction industry.
It also continues to proactively target organised crime associated with the sector, including a focus on any individuals employed within the construction industry who have known links to outlaw motorcycle gangs.
Police are also instigating approaches with relevant industry stakeholders to gather intelligence, as well as working closely with a range of law enforcement partners, regulators and government authorities.
