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Dealing drugs to, to - fuel a Lego habit? WTF?

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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 2 points 10 months ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


A Latrobe Valley man has had his Lego collection confiscated after police seized more than $600,000 worth of drugs.

The 45-year-old man was arrested after police from Fawkner searched five properties in Morwell, Essendon North, Brunswick and South Melbourne.

Police say they seized 180 kilograms of 1,4-butanediol, a chemical that mimics the drug GHB when ingested, 34kg of iodine and 32kg of hypophosphorus acid, which are both precursors in methylamphetamine production.

Illegal steroids, methylamphetamine, a handgun, an extendable baton, ammunition and three digital devices were also seized.

The Morwell man is facing 10 charges, including trafficking a large commercial quantity of a drug of dependence, committing an indictable offence on bail, and dealing with property suspected of being the proceeds of a crime.

The man was remanded overnight and will appear before the Latrobe Magistrates' Court today.


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