October 24th, 2024Police seize drugs and weapons in Castlemaine

Goldfield Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested seven people after allegedly seizing drugs, cash and weapons in Castlemaine last week.

Officers executed search warrants at three residential properties in Castlemaine and Campbells Creek on Monday, 14 October.

It is alleged drugs, cash and weapons including a sword and gel blaster were seized.

A 51-year-old Castlemaine man has been charged with traffic GHB, amphetamine and heroin. He has been bailed to appear at Castlemaine court on 21 January.

A 40- year- old Castlemaine man has been charged with traffic GHB, amphetamine and heroin. He was remanded in custody and required to appear at the Bendigo Magistrates court last Wednesday.

A 41-year-old Campbells Creek woman has been charged with traffic GHB, possess amphetamine and cannabis, possess prescription medication and possess proceeds of crime. She will appear at Castlemaine Magistrate court on 21 January.

A 53-year-old Frankston man was also expected to be charged on summons for possessing amphetamines.

Two men and a woman were also interviewed by police in relation to other matters.