09-05-2025
Five people arrested in Victoria over alleged drug and gun trafficking syndicate links
Police say they have disrupted an alleged criminal network in north-east Victoria following arrests in Cobram and Wangaratta.
The investigation into the alleged syndicate began in 2023 and has so far resulted in 298 charges and numerous drugs and weapon seizures.
On Wednesday five people were arrested and four firearms were seized, according to police.
"This marks one of the most substantial blows on alleged drug and firearms traffickers in our region in recent years," Detective Inspector Anthony Town said.
A 32-year-old Wangaratta man was charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of MDMA and possessing a traffickable quantity of firearms.
A 36-year-old man, also from Wangaratta, was also charged with the same crimes and remanded to a later date.
"We've significantly disrupted an alleged criminal network operating right in our own backyard," Inspector Town said.
"Organised crime groups trafficking drugs and firearms have no place in our community.
Since the investigation commenced police say they have seized more than 5,000 MDMA tablets, cocaine, cannabis and other drugs including fentanyl, steroids and viagra.
Officers say they have also confiscated more than one kilogram of methylamphetamine, 18 guns, a large amount of ammunition and 20 allegedly stolen vehicles.
"This outcome sends a clear message — we will continue to go after those who think they can profit from harm and we won't stop until every link in the chain is broken," Inspector Town said.
