An alleged drug trafficking syndicate in Shepparton has been dismantled by police, with multiple arrests made.
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On Friday, Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested 12 people and charged six with drug trafficking or cultivation as part of a major investigation.
Warrants also led to the seizure of more than 300g of methamphetamines, with an estimated street value of more than $60,000, as well as quantities of GHB, cocaine and cannabis.
A machete, knuckledusters and ammunition were also recovered by police, as were an allegedly stolen Toyota LandCruiser and motorbike.
Police will allege the syndicate was purchasing methamphetamines from Melbourne and selling the drug across Shepparton and Mooroopna.
These arrests are a continuation of Victoria Police’s intensive focus on dismantling drug trafficking networks in regional communities such as Shepparton.
Among those charged were a 27-year-old Shepparton woman and a 28-year-old Shepparton man, who were charged with trafficking methamphetamines, cocaine, GHB and cannabis.
A 36-year-old Seymour man was charged with trafficking cannabis.
All three were bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on August 31.
A 40-year-old Shepparton man was charged with trafficking methamphetamines and cannabis, while a 42-year-old Shepparton man was charged with trafficking methamphetamines and possession of prohibited weapons.
Police have dismantled an alleged drug trafficking ring in Shepparton.
Both men were bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on September 7.
A 35-year-old Mooroopna man was also charged with cultivating cannabis.
He was bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on July 31.
Five other people were charged with a range of offences, including drug and prohibited weapon possession, while the last person was interviewed for trafficking methamphetamines and cocaine, before being released pending further inquiries.
The police investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an online report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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