Police arrest three people after $50k baby formula discovery in Melbourne
Police have uncovered $50,000 worth of allegedly stolen baby formula at two Melbourne homes, and that’s not all they found.
Police have arrested three people after uncovering about $50,000 worth of allegedly stolen baby formula and vitamins at two Melbourne properties.
Officers executed search warrants at a Victoria Street address in Abbotsford and a second property on Montrose Street in Hawthorn East about 11.30am on Tuesday.
They discovered baby formula and vitamins with an estimated value of $50,000.
Police also found $10,000 worth of wine and a large quantity of cash.
A 37-year-old man from South Melbourne was charged with seven counts of theft and commit indictable offence while on bail.
He appeared at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
A 44-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, both from Hawthorn East, were released pending summons.
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