Police Beat with Tom Hayes
Drugs and cash seized, pair charged
POLICE have arrested three people following a search warrant in Churchill at the start of October.
Detectives from the Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit executed the search warrant at a property in Churchill.
During the search, police located and seized 20 kilograms of cannabis – a trafficable amount. Police also seized methylamphetamine, heroin, and almost $100,000 cash.
“Victoria Police is unwavering in its commitment to identifying, investigating, and dismantling alleged drug traffickers across Latrobe Valley,” Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit Detective Senior Sergeant, Kaine Pawson said.
“We will continue to disrupt the supply chain of illicit drugs and hold those responsible accountable.”
Among those arrested included:
A 48-year-old Churchill woman, charged with trafficking cannabis, possessing cannabis, deal with property suspected of being proceeds of crime, and failing to comply with a Section 465AAA order. She was bailed to appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court on Wednesday, November 20;
A 42-year-old Churchill man, charged with trafficking a drug of dependence, possessing methylamphetamine, possessing heroin, and deal with property suspected of being proceeds of crime. He was also bailed to appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court on November 20, and;
A 37-year-old Churchill man, who was released pending further enquiries.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about illicit drugs or criminal activity is urged to call local police or make an anonymous report via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the website at: crimestoppersvic.com.au
Traralgon Plaza attack
POLICE are investigating after two security guards were assaulted at a shopping centre in Traralgon on Wednesday, October 16.
It is alleged a group of teenagers entered a store on Grey Street where they were involved in an altercation with the security guards at about 1.50pm.
The teenagers were allegedly armed with a hammer and assaulted the security guards.
The two male security guards both sustained minor injuries. The group of teenagers fled the scene on foot.
Police located three teenagers near a railway station on Shakespeare St, where they were arrested.
They were interviewed by police, released and are expected to be charged on summons.
Officers believe two other offenders are outstanding and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 18000 333 000, or submit a confidential report online at: crimestoppersvic.com.au
Trafalgar man involved in fatal crash
POLICE are investigating the circumstances following a fatal crash in Warragul South last week.
It is believed a car veered off Bull Swamp Road and crashed into a tree just before 6.30am on Tuesday, October 15.
The driver, a 24-year-old Trafalgar man and sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene.
Anyone with dashcam footage or any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report online at: crimestoppersvic.com.au
