MELBOURNE, VIC. — Taskforce Hawk detectives today charged a 46-year-old Taylors Hill man and seized weapons, illicit drugs and cash as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged drug trafficking on construction sites in Melbourne.
A warrant was executed early this morning at a Taylors Hill address and a CFMEU delegate was arrested.
He was interviewed by investigators and charged with trafficking drugs of dependence, possessing prohibited weapons, possessing drugs of dependence – prescription drug, possessing Schedule 4 Poison and dealing in property suspected to be proceeds of crime.
He was bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on February 4, 2027.
Taskforce Hawk detectives will allege that the man was involved in supplying weapons to other CFMEU members, including allegedly trying to exchange weapons for drugs at CFMEU headquarters.
Police seized three prohibited weapons (OC spray), anabolic steroids, peptides, prescription drugs and Schedule 4 poisons and approximately $10,000 cash.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The CMFEU did not respond to a request for comment.
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.vic.com.au.
