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Police allegedly seize drugs, weapons from Castlemaine and Campbells Creek homes

A sword and gel blaster were among items allegedly seized in police raids in Castlemaine and Campbells Creek which resulted in seven arrests and multiple charges laid.

Two Castlemaine men have been charged with trafficking heroin and other drugs. Picture: File
Two Castlemaine men have been charged with trafficking heroin and other drugs. Picture: File

Seven people have been arrested after police allegedly found drugs, cash, and weapons — including a sword — at homes in Central Victoria.

Search warrants were carried out at residential properties in Castlemaine and Campbells Creek on Monday, with detectives with Goldfields Crime Investigation Unit arresting seven people and charging three - with another expected to be charged.

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

Two Castlemaine men, 51 and 40, were charged with trafficking GHB, amphetamines, and heroin;

A 41-year-old Campbells Creek woman was charged with trafficking GHB, and possessing amphetamines, cannabis, prescription medication, and the proceeds of crime; and

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

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

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