Caulfield Divisional Response Unit detectives arrested and charged two men on Thursday 29 October 2026 after executing a warrant at an address on Peace Street in Highett.[1] The detectives had been investigating drug trafficking.[2] Both men are from Highett.[2] One is 48 years old and the other is 67.[2]
The 48-year-old was charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, possessing cannabis, possessing a prohibited weapon and dealing with property suspected to be proceeds of crime.[2] Police remanded him to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 21 January 2027.[1] The 67-year-old was charged with cultivating a cannabis plant, trafficking cannabis and dealing with proceeds suspected to be proceeds of crime.[2] He was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 11 March 2027.[1] The older man’s cannabis charges are cultivation and trafficking, while the younger man’s cannabis charge is possession.[1]
During the search, investigators seized quantities of methylamphetamine and cannabis, hydroponic equipment, a large quantity of liquid believed to be 1,4 Bute, and cash.[1] Victoria Police listed the hydroponic equipment separately from the drugs.[2] The liquid was described only as believed to be 1,4 Bute.[2] Cash was seized, and both men were charged with dealing with property or proceeds suspected to be proceeds of crime.[2]
