NEWS DESK Police patrol Trio on drugs charges FRANKSTON detectives are confident they have put a dent in a large scale drug trafficking ring after three people were arrested last week. Detective Acting Sergeant Kerryn Merrett said two woman aged 26 and 27, and a man, 27, were charged with trafficking a quantity of methyl-amphetamine (ice) and the drug ecstasy and dealing with the proceeds of crime, Friday 3 February. It is believed $50,000 cash was found during the raid at Dingley Village. The younger woman has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court; the man has been bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court and the older woman to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, all at later dates. Detective Merrett said the trio had “significant links to the Frankston area”. She said the arrests in the ongoing operation would “severely disrupt drug trafficking” in the city.
charity tin and raffle money totalling $2500. They are also alleged to have stolen the club’s credit card and with making eight purchases totalling $740, mostly cigarettes, at service stations, 7-Elevens and supermarkets on the morning of 31 January. The older man was arrested in Frankston, Wednesday 1 February, and charged with possess drug of dependence, burglary and obtain property by deception. The younger man was arrested the next day and charged with burglary and obtain property by deception. Both men were bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in April.
Wetlands fire
A FIRE at the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands birdwatchers gazebo last week may have been deliberately lit. A man was seen riding away from the building in Austin Rd, Seaford, before fire took hold of the walkway, 7pm, Saturday 4 February. CFA crews attending said they found traces of accelerant. Damage is said to be minor. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Bowls burglary arrests TWO men have been arrested in connection with a burglary at the Seaford Bowls Club, overnight 30 January. The men, 34 and 40, of Frankston North, are alleged to have broken into the club in East Rd, stealing money from the bingo machine,
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