By Cam Lucadou-Wells
An alleged drug den in Dandenong has been discovered by police after it was violently invaded by an axe-wielding group of males.
Six males arrived at the house in a white Toyota Prado and a matte-black Mercedes sedan about 8.45am on Friday 31 May.
A 26-year-old man was home alone at the time, as the intruders smashed several front windows and forced open the front door.
The resident, armed with a baseball bat, chased the males back to their cars.
During the minor scuffle, the axe was dropped to the ground.
The resident wielded the axe, smashing it into the Mercedes’ windscreen.
The intruders drove off with the axe still lodged in the windscreen.
They were described as Islander appearance.
Police attended the house, discovering an alleged commercial quantity of the drug ‘ice’ and 1,4-butandiol and a trafficable quantity of heroin and cannabis.
Police also seized gold and jewellery believed to be the proceeds of crime.
The resident was charged with drug offences and remanded to appear at court on 26 August.
Any information to Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.
