MELBOURNE, VIC. — Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have charged a man and seized drugs and false identity documents as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged drug trafficking on construction sites in Melbourne.
A 36-year-old Melbourne man was intercepted by uniform members on Sunday, October 11 at around 12.40pm whilst driving a labour hire company vehicle.
The vehicle was stationary and blocking the entire intersection of Dudley Street and Wurundjeri Way.
A search of the vehicle allegedly located a traffickable quantity of methylamphetamine, as well as ecstasy, Diazepam, GHB, $2000 cash, fraudulent identifications and drug paraphernalia.
The man was not fit to be interviewed at the time and was conveyed to hospital.
A search warrant was executed by Hawk detectives on Monday, November 9, at an apartment in Melbourne’s CBD.
Investigators seized prescription drugs, counterfeit money and false identity documents including drivers’ licences, proof of age cards, Medicare cards and student ID cards.
A 36-year-old Melbourne man has been charged with traffick methylamphetamine, traffick ecstasy, traffick 1,4-Butanediol, possess methylamphetamine, possess ecstasy, posses 1,4-Butanediol, three counts of make false document, fail to comply with direction to assist and possess prescription drugs.
He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on April 23, 2027.
A 30-year-old woman also present during the search is expected to be charged on summons with three counts of dealing with the proceeds of crime.
Taskforce Hawk investigators will allege that the man was involved in the manufacturing of false driver’s licenses and proof of age cards.
An investigation remains ongoing.
