Milk carton, allegedly stuffed with drugs and nicotine patches, found

Investigations began in March after a milk carton, allegedly stuffed with illegal drugs and nicotine patches, was uncovered by authorities in a Truganina corrections facility in Melbourne's west.

Police searched two Melbourne homes on July 13 and allegedly found a drone, 7.2 grams of heroin and meth, a sword and a selection of fake IDs and mobile phones.

Detective inspector Patrick Watkinson said "those who attempt to breach the security of our prisons, we will work hard to ensure that you face becoming a resident and not a guest at one of the facilities".

The maximum penalty for trafficking items in or out of a corrections facility is two years in prison, police said.

A 39-year-old Mount Waverley man was charged with multiple crimes including drug trafficking and possession, smuggling goods into a prison, handling stolen goods and failing to answer bail.

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He was scheduled to appear at Ringwood Magistrates' Court on July 17.

A 31-year-old Brunswick West woman was charged with drug trafficking and possession and smuggling goods into a prison.

She was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on October 26.

Anyone with information about drug trafficking or items sent into Victorian prisons is urged to report the information to Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Help is available:

For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drug treatment services call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.

Access free 24/7 drug and alcohol counselling online at www.counsellingonline.org.au.

For information about drug and alcohol addiction treatment or support, go to www.turningpoint.org.au.