Drugs, weapons seized in Montrose raid

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By Taylah Eastwell

Prohibited weapons, poisons and a large quantity of drugs were seized during an early morning raid in Montrose this week.

Croydon Taskforce Unit officers attended the Stephen Avenue property about 4.30am on Tuesday 19 January, supported by the police air-wing helicopter.

Officers seized a trafficable quantity of methylamphetamine, cannabis and 1,4 Butanediol.

Prohibited weapons and poisons were also discovered at the address.

A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged with trafficking methylamphetamine, possession of cannabis, possessing 1,4 Butanediol, three counts of possessing a prohibited weapon, three counts of possessing a ‘schedule four’ poison and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.

The Montrose man was remanded to appear before Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 9 February.