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Police arrest man and a woman after seizing allegedly stolen MCC card and drugs in South Melbourne

An alleged Bonnie and Clyde’s mission to sneak into the MCC has been foiled after police seized an allegedly stolen membership card and a stash of drugs during a raid.

A man and woman have been charged after police seized a stash of drugs and allegedly stolen items, including a Melbourne Cricket Club membership card at a South Melbourne home Picture: Victoria Police
A man and woman have been charged after police seized a stash of drugs and allegedly stolen items, including a Melbourne Cricket Club membership card at a South Melbourne home Picture: Victoria Police

A pair of alleged thieves with high-end tastes and an eye on one of Melbourne’s most exclusive clubs have been foiled before they could even get through the door.

A Melbourne Cricket Club membership card and sets of high-end golf clubs were among the lucrative allegedly stolen items seized by police during a raid at a Park St, South Melbourne home on Wednesday.

A 55-year-old woman and 43-year-old man were arrested at the scene, with police also finding a stash of meth, cash, multiple bank cards, nine mobile phones and five laptops.

A 55-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after police raided a South Melbourne home and seized a stash of drugs and allegedly stolen items. Picture: Victoria Police
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after police raided a South Melbourne home and seized a stash of drugs and allegedly stolen items. Picture: Victoria Police

Three passports in the names of other people, including a German passport allegedly stolen in Melbourne in December 2022 was also seized.

No collared shirts were seized by police, meaning the man would have had to source his own if he wanted to meet the MCC dress code requirements.

The MCC waiting list is about 188,000 people long, with approval into the lowest category of membership currently at a 16 year wait.

Police seized a heap of allegedly stolen items including laptops, phones and passports belonging to other people: Victoria Police
Police seized a heap of allegedly stolen items including laptops, phones and passports belonging to other people: Victoria Police

The woman was charged with trafficking meth, possessing heroin, dealing with proceeds of crime and handling stolen goods.

The man was charged with possessing meth and dealing with proceeds of crime.

Both were bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on October 17.

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