Raids: Shepparton CIU Detective Senior Constable Lance Wiltshire said it was a “sophisticated” drug distribution network.
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Three Cobram residents were arrested in drug raids across Shepparton, Cobram and Melbourne last week that saw almost 850 grams of methamphetamines, imitation firearms and more than $50,000 in cash seized.
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Detectives from the Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit and Divisional Response Unit executed 17 search warrants at properties in Shepparton, Cobram and Melbourne during an operation between October 9 and 13.
Nine homes in Greater Shepparton and one in Cobram were raided, along with others in Melbourne suburbs.
Fifteen people were arrested as part of the total operation.
Police seized 842g of methamphetamines worth more than $100,000, 40g of cocaine, 50ml of GHB, MDMA and more than $50,000 in cash.
Two imitation firearms, ammunition and an expandable baton were also seized, as were electronic items, including phones and laptops.
Raids: Police searched homes in Shepparton, Cobram and Melbourne.
A 31-year-old Cobram man was charged with trafficking large commercial quantities of methamphetamines and GHB, trafficking heroin, trafficking pseudoephedrine, trafficking MDMA, attempting to traffic a drug of dependence, trafficking heroin, committing an indictable offence on bail, possessing proceeds of crime and possessing methamphetamines.
He was remanded to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on February 13.
A 25-year-old Cobram man was charged with possessing methamphetamines.
He was bailed to appear at Cobram Magistrates’ Court on February 7, 2024.
A 33-year-old Cobram man was released and is expected to be charged on summons with possessing methamphetamines.
Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit Detective Senior Constable Lance Wiltshire said the 17 people arrested were all part of one alleged drug trafficking syndicate.
Police allege the drugs were being brought from Melbourne to Shepparton and Cobram to be sold.
Det Sen Constable Wiltshire said the police investigation was the culmination of work that began at the start of the year.
While no-one was charged with manufacturing, Det Sen Constable Wiltshire said it was a “sophisticated distribution network”.
“We have zero tolerance to drug trafficking,” he said.
“We hope it sends a clear message to the community we won’t tolerate this.”
