Three men charged after raid allegedly uncovers stolen vehicles, firearms and drugs in Mooroopna

By Shepparton News

Jun 5, 2024

The Shepparton Divisional Response Unit has charged three men after allegedly locating a stolen Holden Commodore, a bus and two loaded firearms during a search warrant in Mooroopna.

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Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives assisted with executing the search warrant at a property on Ferguson Rd about 11.40am on Tuesday, June 4.

Police say an allegedly stolen Holden Commodore, bus, excavator and trailer were seized along with methamphetamine, cocaine and more than $1000 in cash.

Investigators allege the Commodore was stolen from a Tatura property on Saturday, June 1.

A further search was conducted under the Firearm Prohibition Order, and police allege a loaded shotgun and a .22 rifle were located and seized from the property.

A 37-year-old Mooroopna man was charged with being a prohibited person possessing a firearm, possession of cartridge ammunition, and handling stolen goods.

He will appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on December 20.

A 28-year-old Murchison man was charged with theft of motor vehicle and driving while suspended and will appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on October 7.

A 32-year-old Mooroopna man was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, theft of a motor vehicle, handling stolen goods and assaulting police.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court at a later date.