Police arrested two people and seized three allegedly stolen vehicles as part of an ongoing investigation in Baxter yesterday.
Frankton Crime Investigation Unit detectives attended a property on Harold Court about 9.30am on Sunday 2 February in relation to an investigation targeting organised motor vehicle theft and high-risk driving.
Detectives seized an allegedly stolen Holden VF Senator sedan, an allegedly stolen Holden VF Walkinshaw SS wagon, an allegedly stolen Yamaha motorcycle, a traffickable quantity of methylamphetamines, re-programmed car keys, allegedly cloned number plates and cash.
The total value of the stolen vehicles is more than $200,000.
An 18-year-old Baxter woman was arrested at the scene and has since been released with intent to summons.
A 35-year-old Baxter man was also arrested at the scene and transported to hospital for assessment under police guard.
He has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, traffick/possess drug of dependence and negligently deal with proceeds of crime.
He was bailed to attend the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 17 March.
“Investigators wish to assure the public that if your pride and joy is stolen, we will investigate this offending and bring the offenders before the courts,” said Detective Nick Lamb, Frankston Crime Investigation Unit.
“If people chose to engage in high risk driving whilst driving stolen motor vehicles, we will hold them to account.”
