Drug raids catch crims across Melbourne

Five people have been charged in drug raids across Melbourne in an attempt to eradicate the trafficking and possession of methyl-amphetamine.

In one arrest in the raids conducted over the past week, a 45-year-old man was allegedly caught with a pill press, a large quantity of drugs, a taser gun, and an imitation handgun.

He and the four others who have been charged and bailed to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court from October to March.