A travelling DJ and a socialite were among five individuals arrested in connection with two suspected methamphetamine syndicates that allegedly distributed over $6 million worth of illicit drugs throughout Melbourne. The arrests are part of a larger Victoria Police operation targeting drug trafficking across the city.

Mikaela McEwan, 28, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates' Court on charges including trafficking large commercial quantities of ketamine, cocaine, and ecstasy, as well as trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine and dealing with the proceeds of crime. She was granted bail and her case is set to return to court in February. McEwan was previously photographed at Maison Bâtard, a Melbourne restaurant frequented by social circles. Before she was arrested, McEwan dined at fancy Maison Bâtard, a Chris Lucas-owned venue popular with the social set and frequented by WAGs, conservative influencers and socialites

McEwan was arrested on March 30 in Williams Landing alongside co-accused Blake Chan-Gomara, 28, Mickeal Hagos, 28, and Alysha Mokotua, 25. Chan-Gomara and Hagos are also facing charges of trafficking large commercial quantities of ketamine, cocaine, and ecstasy, and trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine. They are also charged with dealing with the proceeds of crime, alleged to be a large quantity of Australian currency. Hagos additionally faces a charge of possessing a machete. Chan-Gomara and Hagos remain in custody at Barwon Prison. DJ Blake Chan-Gomara, 28, remains on remand in Barwon Prison after he was implicated in a major drug syndicate Chan-Gomara previously worked as a travelling DJ, frequently posting from nightclubs and hotels. Prior to his arrest, Chan-Gomara worked as a travelling DJ and frequently shared posts from nightclubs and upmarket hotels

Mokotua, who is also on bail, faces charges of trafficking large commercial quantities of ketamine, cocaine, and ecstasy, and a commercial quantity of methamphetamine, as well as trafficking meth and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime. Alysha Mokotua, 25, leaves court on Thursday after she was charged with major drug trafficking offences Mokotua, 25, who is also on bail, was charged with trafficking large commercial quantities of ketamine, cocaine and ecstasy, as well as a commercial quantity of meth

These arrests were part of a Victoria Police investigation into two alleged drug syndicates. Police allege the combined syndicates were responsible for distributing over $6 million worth of drugs. During the March 30 raid in Williams Landing, officers reportedly seized methamphetamine, 11kg of MDMA, 11kg of ketamine, and cocaine, with an estimated street value of $5 million. Approximately $500,000 in cash, a machete, electronic devices, and steroids were also allegedly seized.

Days earlier, on March 26, police arrested Keahn Jeremaia, a former suburban football player, at his Diamond Creek property. Jeremaia recently pleaded guilty to trafficking large commercial quantities of methamphetamine and other substances. Police allegedly seized 11kg of methamphetamine, valued at $1.1 million, along with a money counter and multiple scales from his property. Jeremaia, who was remanded in custody prior to his 25th birthday, was alleged to be a key figure in the trafficking operation following the discovery of the Williams Landing syndicate. Ex-Diamond Creek footballer Keahn Jeremaia last month pleaded guilty to trafficking a large commercial quantity of methamphetamine and other substances Jeremaia, a prominent figure in suburban football, most recently played for the Diamond Creek Football and Netball Club. He is awaiting a pre-sentence hearing at the County Court.

Inspector Geoff Owen of the North West Metro Regional Crime Squad described the operation as a "huge effort" by investigators to seize over 35 kilograms of harmful substances, valued at an estimated $6 million. Owen emphasized the commitment to pursuing drug traffickers and highlighted the consequences of such activities, including significant jail time.