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Taskforce ICARUS drug trafficking arrest
Detectives from Joint Taskforce Icarus and Taskforce Trident arrested a man yesterday as part of an investigation into alleged drug trafficking.
Investigators executed a search warrant at an address in Lewis Street, Thornbury and arrested 45-year-old Bellfield man.
During the course of the investigation, Australian Border Force seized almost 25kg of drugs including methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine.
The Bellfield man has been charged with importing a commercial quantity of border-controlled drugs and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
Victoria Police Detective Acting Inspector Mark Newlan of the Trident Taskforce said the success of this operation again highlights what can be achieved through the commitment of law enforcement agencies to pool their resources and expertise.