Mooroopna Raid: Stolen Bus, Firearms Seized by Victoria Police

The Shepparton Divisional Response Unit have charged three men after allegedly locating a stolen Holden Commodore, a bus and two loaded firearms during a search warrant in Mooroopna on 4 June.

Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives assisted with executing the search warrant at a property on Ferguson Road around 11.40am.

An allegedly stolen Holden Commodore, bus, excavator, and trailer were seized along with what is alleged to be methamphetamine, cocaine and more than $1000 in cash.

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

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

A 37-year-old Mooroopna man was charged with prohibited person possess firearm, possession of cartridge ammunition and handle stolen goods. He will appear at the Shepparton Magistrates' Court on 20 December 2024.

A 28-year-old Murchison man was charged with theft of motor vehicle and drive whilst suspended and will appear at the Shepparton Magistrates' Court on 7 October 2024.

A 32-year-old Mooroopna man was charged with traffick methamphetamine, theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods and assault police. He will appear at the Shepparton Magistrates' Court today.

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