Vic: Five arrested over drug haul

AAP General News (Australia)
12-19-2008
Vic: Five arrested over drug haul

Five people have been arrested in Melbourne .. after police seized a large amount of
amphetamines and ecstasy tablets from what they believe is a prolific drug trafficking
ring.

Officers also allegedly found a large volume of cash .. stolen property and two vehicles
in raids on 11 homes in Melbourne's northern suburbs and Ballarat.

A 52-year-old man is due to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates Court today on charges
including trafficking a commercial quantity of amphetamines.

Three men and a woman have also been charged and will appear in court at a later date.

It comes following a five-month investigation code named Operation Sacred .. with more
arrests expected.

AAP RTV pmu/ka/tm

KEYWORD: SACRED (MELBOURNE)

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