Drugs were tossed from building during Melbourne raid

Earlier this week, a bag of cocaine with an estimated value of $40,000 was reportedly tossed from a high-rise apartment in Melbourne. This incident occurred following a series of drug raids carried out by detectives. In these raids, a total of 13 individuals were arrested and over $1.4 million worth of drugs and illegal proceeds were seized.

The police have reason to believe that this alleged cocaine and ketamine trafficking ring was responsible for distributing various drugs throughout Melbourne. These illegal activities were brought to light through the execution of warrants on Monday, which took place across multiple properties in Richmond, Hawthorn, Flemington, and Ascot Vale.

During these raids, the authorities found significant amounts of cocaine and ketamine hidden within the addresses and vehicles. In fact, a 100-gram bag of cocaine, estimated to be worth $40,000, was even thrown from a high-rise apartment onto the footpath of Bowen Crescent in Melbourne. This dangerous act narrowly missed the investigators who were present on the ground.

As a result of these operations, eight people have been charged with trafficking commercial quantities of cocaine and ketamine. This charge carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. Seven of the accused were remanded for a committal mention at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on March 11. However, a 67-year-old Melbourne woman was granted bail and will also have her committal mention on the same date.

In addition, five other individuals were arrested on the day of the raids. Among them was a 34-year-old West Melbourne man who was charged with trafficking ketamine and a 19-year-old Hawthorn man who was charged with trafficking cannabis. A separate man and woman were also charged with drug possession, while another man was arrested but released without charge. The police have made significant progress in dismantling this drug trafficking network, and their efforts will hopefully make the streets of Melbourne safer.

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