By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
MORE than $7.5 million worth of illicit drugs was seized and two men arrested after Casey CIU last week busted an extensive drug operation with several local links.
The joint AFP, Customs and Casey police operation saw more than $7 million worth of the drug 1,4-Butanediol, similar to GHB, seized across four locations in Endeavour Hills and Dandenong on Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 April.
A 30-year-old man from Endeavour Hills and a 42-year-old man from Narre Warren were arrested in relation to the drug bust.
The Endeavour Hills man has been remanded in custody and charged with drug trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime, and weapons offences.
He is set to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in July.
The Narre Warren man was released pending further inquiries.
The drug haul was seized after four separate warrants were issued across two days.
It’s understood the first property raided was in Endeavour Hills, and this led police to three separate storage sheds in Dandenong.
In addition to the drug haul it’s believed alleged stolen property and weapons were seized by police, while assets were also frozen.
1,4-Butanediol – a colourless and odourless liquid – is listed as an illicit drug precursor which can be metabolised in the liver to form GHB.
GHB is an illegal drug in Australia.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
