Five people arrested in Victoria over alleged drug and gun trafficking syndicate linksBy Charmaine ManuelABC Goulburn MurrayTopic:Drug Offences20m ago20 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 6:12amLoading...In short:Police have charged five people in Cobram and Wangaratta as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged criminal network.The multi-year investigation has resulted in hundreds of charges and the alleged seizure of drugs, guns and vehicles.What's next?Police say they will continue to pursue suspects until "every link in the chain is broken".abc.net.au/news/drug-and-firearm-operation-wangaratta-cobram-north-east-victoria/105274296Link copiedShareShare articlePolice say they have disrupted an alleged criminal network in north-east Victoria following arrests in Cobram and Wangaratta.The investigation into the alleged syndicate began in 2023 and has so far resulted in 298 charges and numerous drugs and weapon seizures.On Wednesday five people were arrested and four firearms were seized, according to police."This marks one of the most substantial blows on alleged drug and firearms traffickers in our region in recent years," Detective Inspector Anthony Town said.A 32-year-old Wangaratta man was charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of MDMA and possessing a traffickable quantity of firearms.A 36-year-old man, also from Wangaratta, was also charged with the same crimes and remanded to a later date.Detective Inspector Anthony Town says police have disrupted an alleged criminal network in the region. (Supplied: Victoria Police)"We've significantly disrupted an alleged criminal network operating right in our own backyard," Inspector Town said."Organised crime groups trafficking drugs and firearms have no place in our community."They put lives at risk, fuel violence and we're determined to stop them."Since the investigation commenced police say they have seized more than 5,000 MDMA tablets, cocaine, cannabis and other drugs including fentanyl, steroids and viagra.Officers say they have also confiscated more than one kilogram of methylamphetamine, 18 guns, a large amount of ammunition and 20 allegedly stolen vehicles."This outcome sends a clear message — we will continue to go after those who think they can profit from harm and we won't stop until every link in the chain is broken," Inspector Town said.Posted 20m ago20 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 6:12amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesNationals leader faces Canavan challenge as Taylor confirms he'll contest Liberal leadershipLIVEPhoto shows Matt Canavan, in side profile, grimaces slightly during a press conferenceAustralia's political conclave theatrics feel blokey, but the future is femaleAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Sussan LeyErin Patterson was building Lego hours after serving deadly meal, court hearsTopic:CourtsPhoto shows A close up photo of Erin Patterson looking over her shoulder wearing glases.China criticises Australia over joint exercises in South China SeaTopic:Defence and National SecurityPhoto shows A Philippine Navy AW159 helicopter with the the HMAS Sydney in the background. 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