Trio arrested after high speed follow

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Police have charged three men after an alleged high speed follow through parts of Wyndham and Hobsons Bay last night.

It is alleged police spotted two motorcycles traveling at high speeds along the Princes Highway in Werribee just before 9pm on Thursday, May 16.

With the assistance from the air wing, the motorcycles were allegedly followed to a residential property in Altona Meadows where police arrested the two riders.

Whilst at the property, a third man was allegedly observed attempting to conceal an item at the rear of the premises.

Officers located the item which allegedly contained 367 grams of what is believed to be heroin and arrested the man.

The three men were taken into custody whilst police executed a search warrant on the same residential address.

Police allegedly seized $2910 in cash, $4500 in counterfeit notes, an ASP baton, two Rolex watches and what is believed to be a small amount of steroids.

A 33-year-old Altona Meadows man was charged with a number of offences including trafficking a commercial quantity of heroin, possessing steroids, possessing proceeds of crime and possessing a controlled weapon.

He will appear at the Werribee Magistrates’ Court today.

A 25-year-old Altona Meadows man and a 29-year-old Seabrook man were charged with dangerous driving whilst being pursued by police, unlicensed driving, and other speed related offences.

They were bailed to appear at the Werribee Magistrates’ Court on October 7.

Last night’s arrests formed part of Operation Shows – a regular nightly operation which targets car thefts and subsequent dangerous driving in the Wyndham area.

Since launching in January 2022, Operation Shows has led to Wyndham police catching up with more than 800 offenders and impounding more than 180 vehicles from the roads.

Anyone who witnessed the motorcycles or has any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au