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A Cranbourne man and a Dandenong man have been arrested as part of an alleged gang-related cocaine ring across Victoria.
The pair and a Glenroy man were arrested as part of raids by Gang Crime Squad and Echo Taskforce detectives in Dandenong, Cranbourne, Glenroy and Fitzroy on 28 July.
Drugs such as cocaine and cannabis were seized during the raids, police say.
The 22-year-old Cranbourne man was charged with deceptions, drug trafficking, as well as driving and bail offences.
He was expected to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 28 July.
The 25-year-old Dandenong man was released pending further enquiries, police say.
On 27 July, six men were arrested and charged after three police raids in Shepparton and Kialla.
They face charges including cocaine trafficking, firearm and explosives offences and bail offences.
During the rural Victoria raids, police allegedly seized a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, cannabis, GHB, cash, illegal fireworks, design clothing and accessories.
Detective Inspector Graham Banks of Victoria Police’s Crime Command praised the “excellent result”.
“We now have nine people who will be held accountable for the harm their criminal activities cause the community.
“The seizure of any firearm is always especially pleasing and again, underlines the strong link we know exists between illicit drugs and firearms.
“Detectives from the Gang Crime Squad will continue to actively work to target and disrupt gangs such as this and ensure we prevent them causing further harm to the community.”
Det Insp Banks called for people with any information on the group to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
