DETECTIVES from Taskforce Hawk have charged a Lalor man as part of an investigation into a blackmail incident that occurred in January.
The 36-year-old was arrested after police executed a search warrant at a residential address. The man has since been charged with blackmail, eight counts of possessing anabolic steroids and unauthorised person possessing Schedule 4 poison.
Four registered firearms, steroids, peptides and electronic devices were allegedly seized from his address.
The charges relate to allegations of blackmail committed at a business in Brooklyn on January 19 when a demand was made for the victim to pay $663,000.
Investigators will allege the man facilitated the blackmail by engaging an outlaw motor cycle gang member to carry it out.
He is the third person charged in relation to the case. He has been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on March 6.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au