VICTORIA Police dismantled an alleged meth trafficking syndicate in Shepparton, as wastewater figures show regional Victoria remains among the hardest hit areas by the drug nationally.
On Friday, February 20, Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested 12 people and charged six with drug trafficking or cultivation as part of a major investigation.
“Methylamphetamine is a truly insidious substance that wreaks havoc in regional communities,” said Detective Acting Sergeant Lance Wiltshire, Shepparton Divisional Response Unit.
“Shepparton is not immune, with drugged up drivers, home break ins to feed addiction, family violence, and unsettling anti-social behaviour all undesirable flow on impacts from meth use.
The warrants led to the seizure of over 300 grams of methylamphetamine, with an estimated street value in excess of $60,000, as well as quantities of GHB, cocaine and cannabis. A machete, knuckledusters, and ammunition were also recovered, as were an allegedly stolen Landcruiser and motorbike.
It will be alleged the syndicate was purchasing methylamphetamine from Melbourne and selling it across the Shepparton and Mooroopna areas.
The six people charged with drug trafficking or cultivation following this investigation include:
A 27-year-old Shepparton woman charged with trafficking methylamphetamine, GHB and cannabis who was bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates Court on 31 August 2026.
A 28-year-old Shepparton man charged with trafficking methylamphetamine, cocaine, GHB and cannabis who was bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates Court on 31 August 2026.
A 36-year-old Seymour male charged with trafficking cannabis who was bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates Court on 31 August 2026.
A 40-year-old Shepparton man charged with trafficking methylamphetamine cannabis who was bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates Court on 7 September 2026.
A 42-year-old Shepparton man charged with trafficking methylamphetamine and possession of prohibited weapons who was bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates Court on 7 September 2026.
A 35-year-old Mooroopna man charged with cultivating cannabis who was bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates Court on 31 July 2026.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
