Mildura Divisional Response Unit investigators make arrests

Mildura Divisional Response Unit investigators have partnered with Crime Investigation Unit detectives, uniform and specialist units, to execute a series of warrants in a bid to target the distribution of illicit substances.

14 warrants have been executed at addresses across Mildura, Red Cliffs, Irymple, and Robinvale; as well as Euston NSW as a part of Operation Canzonas.

Ice, cannabis and prescription medication has reportedly been seized; as well as ammunition, cash and two motor vehicles.

Fifteen people were arrested as a result, including a 28-year-old Mildura man, 27-year-old Port Melbourne man and 25-year-old Sunshine West man.

They have been charged with commercial drug supply.

Six others were charged with trafficking, including a 27-year-old Mildura man, a 20-year-old Mildura woman, a 25-year-old Irymple woman, a 24-year-old Irymple man, a 26-year-old Mildura man, and a 34-year-old Mildura woman.

Two Mildura men, aged 25 and 26 years, have been charged with burglary.

A 49-year-old Nangiloc man has been released pending further inquiries.

A 46-year-old man from Mildura is expected to be charged on summons with firearm-related offences and possess proceeds of crime.

A 28-year-old Mildura man was charged with theft and unrelated offences.

A 32-year Mildura woman was also charged in relation to unrelated offences.

All will appear at court at a later date.

Locals with information on the distribution of illicit substances in the community are encouraged to report to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.

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