Increased police presence at Melb docks

Dock workers can expect to see more police at Melbourne's ports in a bid to stamp out organised crime.

In an operation led by Taskforce Trident members, Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police members will check imported goods, vehicles and machinery on Wednesday.

Detective Acting Inspector Troy Thomson said the state maritime industry can expect to see police around the docks on a regular basis.

"We are committed to identifying and removing people engaged in criminal activities within the maritime environment," he said in a statement.

"We know there are people with links to Outlaw Motorcycle and Organised Crime Gangs operating on the docks and we are focused on those groups, however anyone found committing any offences can expect to face the full force of the law."