Drug bust - Woodend

Almost eight kilograms of cannabis and a quantity of other illicit drugs were seized in a drug bust at Woodend on Tuesday morning.

A 49-year-old Woodend man has been charged with a string of drug-related offences, following the execution of a search warrant at an address in Ashbourne Road, Woodend, on Tuesday morning.

Members of the Central Victorian Response Unit located and seized almost eight kilograms of cannabis, 51 grams of ice (crystal methamphetamine), $6820 in cash being the proceeds of crime, 37 ecstasy tablets, 15 grams of an unidentified powder which will be tested, three prescription tablets, 30 mils of liquid GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate, aka grievous bodily harm), two imitation firearms and one long arm.

The man was arrested and charged with 23 offences including trafficking and possession of the drugs and possession of handguns and the proceeds of crime.

He was remanded into custody to face court on Wednesday morning. 

Information from a member of the public assisted in the investigation which led to the arrest.