Operation Trident spearheads drug investigation in western suburbs

On Tuesday 11 August 2026 a day of action was undertaken for Operation Trident in the western suburbs.

Western District detectives and patrols, along with officers from Serious and Organised Crime Branch, Traffic Services Branch, Dog Operations Unit, Mounted Operations Unit and STAR Group searched six houses, locating 50 grams of methamphetamine, 670 mL of 1,4 Butanediol (fantasy) and other illicit drugs, along with a machete and knuckledusters.

The arrested suspects included a 44-year-old Prospect woman who was charged with multiple counts of trafficking in a controlled drug and money laundering, and a 44-year-old Woodville Gardens man who was charged with trafficking in a controlled drug.

Both were bailed to appear at court at a later date.

Anyone with information about the manufacture, sale and possession of illegal drugs is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

You can remain anonymous.

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