Southbank arrest

Photo: Herald Sun

Officers were at Southbank Police Station about 1.30am when a man attended to report that his car had been broken into in Power Street.

Members asked the man to return to his car so they could attend and examine the car.

At the scene the victim told police he believed that the offender had touched a nearby car and pointed out a vehicle.

Officers accidently went to the wrong car and noticed a man in the driver’s seat.

He allegedly asked police if they were there to buy drugs and if they wanted the good stuff.

Strangely enough this resulted in officers searching the vehicle and locating 1000 tablets of what is believed to be ecstasy as well as speed, ice and $5800.

The 26-year-old from Melton was arrested and is currently assisting police with their enquires.

He is expected to be charged with traffick and possess proceeds of crime.