Stolen Nissan, firearms and drugs seized
A stolen vehicle, imitation firearms, a samurai sword and drugs were amongst items seized by police during an arrest and search at a Drouin home on Thursday.
A stolen vehicle, imitation firearms, a samurai sword and drugs were amongst items seized by police during an arrest and search at a Drouin home on Thursday.
Morwell Divisional Response Unit police arrested two men and two women and seized an allegedly stolen vehicle, trailers, drugs and firearms.
With assistance from Baw Baw Crime Investigation Unit detectives, officers executed a search warrant at a property in Hearn St just after 9am. A 44-year-old Warragul man, 36-year-old Drouin man, 31-year-old Pakenham woman and 65-year-old Drouin woman were arrested.
Officers seized:
A Nissan Patrol worth an estimated $80,000, allegedly stolen from Ashwood on July 8;
Two allegedly stolen trailers;
Two imitation firearms and one samurai sword;
Quantities of methylamphetamine, GHB, ecstasy and cannabis;
A computer allegedly stolen from a telecommunications store in Warragul on June 30; and,
An apron, folder and a drawer set, allegedly stolen from a hardware store in Warragul on June 30.
The Warragul man was charged with theft, handling stolen goods and possessing methylamphetamine. He was remanded in custody and faced court on Friday when he was bailed to appear at a later date.
The Drouin man was charged with possessing a drug of dependence, possessing imitation firearms and ammunition, handling stolen goods and possession of a controlled weapon. He was bailed to appear at Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court on October 13.
The Pakenham woman was charged with possessing a drug of dependence, possessing imitation firearms and ammunition, handling stolen goods and possession of a controlled weapon. She was bailed to appear at Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court on October 13.
The Drouin woman was cautioned for possession of cannabis.