A Werribee man charged with a variety of drug and burglary offences after police raids on Monday, will remain in custody until another court hearing next week.
The 50-year-old was arrested along with two men, a 32-year-old and 34-year-old both of Shepparton, when police executed search warrants on properties in Werribee and Shepparton on January 15.
Police executed the search warrants following an extensive investigation into a series of burglaries at residential and commercial properties.
During the warrants police located an assortment of power tools valued in excess of $100,000, an allegedly stolen trailer, an allegedly stolen motorcycle, home appliances, building supplies, 80 grams of methylamphetamine, three litres of GHB and $48,000.
The three men were charged with trafficking a drug of dependence, possessing a drug of dependence, handling stolen goods, burglary and theft.
The Werribee man appeared in the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday where his case was adjourned and he was remanded to reappear at Werribee Magistrates’ Court on January 22.
The other two men were also remanded.
Anyone who believes the property may be theirs can contact Shepparton crime investigation unit on 5820 5800.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
