Mornington Peninsula police have arrested nine people and seized more than $170,000 worth of illicit drugs in a two-month crackdown targeting an alleged supply chain linked to Schoolies celebrations.

Officers allege a range of substances — including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, GHB, methylamphetamine and cannabis — were destined for Schoolies events on the Peninsula before being intercepted.

Detectives from the Mornington Peninsula Divisional Response Unit executed eight warrants across Capel Sound, Carrum Downs, Dromana, Frankston South, Mornington, Rosebud and Rye between late September and the end of November.

Mornington Peninsula Divisional Response Unit Acting Detective Sergeant Laura Davenport said drug trafficking was far from a victimless crime.

“Dealing drugs isn’t just a transaction – it creates victims and fuels further crimes such as burglaries, thefts, assaults and road trauma,” she said.

“It’s also a false short cut; it may initially come with quick money, but the consequences of getting caught are long lasting. Anyone who sees drug activity in their neighbourhood is urged to report it. This can be done anonymously via Crime Stoppers, but it can prove invaluable for police.”

“We will continue to target those who choose to cause harm, and we remain committed to making our streets safer.”

The operation resulted in nine arrests, including:

• A 24-year-old Dromana man, arrested on 18 November at a Beach Street home, where police seized a commercial quantity of cocaine valued at $70,000, dozens of MDMA pills, three prohibited knives, prescription medication, 1,4-Butaendiol, ketamine and cash. Police allege he was trafficking drugs across Dromana, Rosebud and Rye, intending to supply Schoolies. He was charged with trafficking and possessing ecstasy and bailed to appear in Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 10 December.
• Two men aged 25 and 55, arrested in Rye on 23 October, after police uncovered cocaine, GHB, methylamphetamine, ketamine, ecstasy, cannabis, four imitation firearms, a machete and cash. Both are accused of trafficking in the southern Peninsula. The younger man was charged with trafficking, drug possession and possessing prohibited weapons; he was bailed and will reappear in Frankston Magistrates’ Court later this month. The older man was charged with cultivating and possessing a commercial quantity of cannabis and is due back in Dromana Magistrates’ Court on 22 January 2026.
• A 45-year-old Carrum Downs man, charged with trafficking and possessing methylamphetamine and committing an indictable offence while on bail. A warrant has been issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court.
• Two men aged 23 and 26 from Frankston South, who police allege were trafficking cocaine from their home. Both were charged with trafficking cocaine and possessing an imitation firearm. They are expected to appear in Frankston Magistrates’ Court in the New Year.
• A 45-year-old Rosebud man, after officers located and dismantled a cannabis crop house on York Street. He was charged with cultivating a narcotic plant and possessing cannabis and will appear in Dromana Magistrates’ Court on 11 December.
• A 56-year-old Mornington woman, who received a caution after being charged with possessing cannabis.

In total, detectives seized $172,000 worth of illicit substances.

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