Police in Shepparton arrested 12 in a meth operation, seizing 300g of meth and other items, with six charged and five facing further charges.

Police in Shepparton, Victoria, arrested 12 people and charged six with methamphetamine trafficking or cultivation in a recent operation, seizing over 300 grams of meth worth $60,000 and other drugs, weapons, and stolen vehicles. Authorities say the syndicate sourced meth from Melbourne and distributed it across Shepparton and Mooroopna, fueling issues like impaired driving, burglaries, and family violence. Wastewater data shows regional Victoria has some of the highest meth use rates in Australia. The six charged individuals, aged 27 to 42, were granted bail and are set to appear in court between July and September. Five others face additional charges for drug and weapons possession. The investigation remains ongoing.