Meth seized in Wollert

(Joe Mastroianni) 245950_07

A Wollert man has been arrested for allegedly trafficking large commerical quanities of methylamphetamines.

Police from the VIPER Taskforce have seized methylamphetamines with a street value of $1 million and arrested a 28-year-old following a warrant in Wollert on Thursday, May 9.

The warrant was executed at a residential address on Steen Avenue.

During a search of the property, police located five bags of methylamphetamine weighing almost two kilograms and with a street value of approximately $1M.

Investigators also found a rifle, ammunition, a small quantity of cocaine, cash and luxury handbags and watches.

The man is expected to be charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, possessing a drug of dependence, knowingly dealing proceeds of crime, possession of firearm/longarm and possessing ammunition.

Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au