Melbourne man charged over cocaine import

A Melbourne man is facing life in jail after being charged with importing almost six kilograms of cocaine.

The 31-year-old Epping man was arrested on Monday after raids at three properties in Reservoir, Epping and Preston.

He has been charged with importing a commercial quantity of alleged cocaine and is expected to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

The arrest follows an investigation into the importation of 5.9kg of the illicit substance, detected by the Australian Border Force earlier this month.

The offence carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.