March 23rd, 2025Commercial quantity of cocaine seized during major operation in Shepparton
Police in recent days have arrested 12 people and seized a commercial quantity of cocaine, during a major operation targeting firearms, drugs, and persons of interest across Greater Shepparton.
Between Monday 10 March and Saturday 15 March, detectives from Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit, Divisional Response Unit and Crime Command’s VIPER Taskforce knocked on the doors of 21 homes during a series of Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) searches and warrants.
The operation focused on individuals subject to Firearm Prohibition Orders (FPOs), persons of interest, and outstanding warrants.
Under a Firearm Prohibition Order, a person is prohibited from acquiring, possessing, carrying, or using any firearm or firearm-related items such as ammunition.
Throughout the operation, police seized:
• Traffickable quantity of cocaine valued over $80,000
• Approximately $10,000 cash
• Two stolen motorbikes
Those arrested by police include:
• A 38-year-old Shepparton man was charged with allegedly trafficking a commercial quantity of cocaine after approximately 280 grams valued at approximately $70000, was located and seized during of a search warrant. He was bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates Court.
• A 43-year-old Tatura man was arrested in relation to six outstanding warrants. Police seized approximately 24 grams of cannabis, 20ml of GHB, and knuckle dusters. He was charged with possess drug of dependence, possess prohibited weapon, going equipped to steal, and possess proceeds of crime. He was bailed to appear before Shepparton Magistrates Court on July 14.
• A 37-year-old Mooroopna man was arrested after police located an allegedly stolen motorbike at his address. He was charged with handle stolen goods and bailed to appear before Shepparton Magistrates Court on July 18.
• On March 13, Viper Taskforce assisted Shepparton Divisional Response Unit with the execution of a search warrant at a property in Shepparton.
Police located and seized approximately 10 grams of cocaine, and $9400 cash. A 36-year-old Mooroopna man was charged with traffick and possess cocaine. He was bailed to appear before Shepparton Magistrates Court on May 19.
Anyone who has information was urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
This story based on a Victoria Police report
