Portland police seize 10 grams of heroin in early morning raid

Victoria Police western district crime manager Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Jason von Tunk said Portland police uniform members and crime investigation unit detectives executed a search warrant at a property in Portland's Blair Street at 6am.

Police began investigating activity at the address after receiving multiple reports from community members about suspicious loitering at the property.

The raid allegedly uncovered 10 grams of heroin with a street value of up to $6000, as well as $1600 cash.

A 40-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man, both of Portland, were arrested and subsequently charged with trafficking heroin and possessing cash believed to be the proceeds of crime.

They were remanded in custody and are expected to appear in a south-west court on Wednesday to make applications for bail.

"Yesterday morning police prevented a significant amount of heroin from hitting Portland streets, which would have had a devastating impact on the entire community," Senior Sergeant Von Tunk said.

"We know burglaries and thefts are often committed to support a drug addiction - meanwhile drug-related violence, road trauma, family violence and sexual assaults are far too prevalent.

"Police will leave no stone unturned when it comes to detecting drug traffickers in our community. We will continue to act on all levels of intelligence, including community reports, to ensure those who bring illicit drugs to Portland are thrown before a court."

Anyone with information about drug-related crime is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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