Court: Numurkah’s Justin Barker charged with trafficking ice, GHB, ecstasy and ketamine
A Numurkah father accused of trafficking a commercial quantity of meth, along with a copious amount of other gear, is also facing destruction of wildlife habitat charges.
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A Numurkah father accused of destroying wildlife habitat has been charged with trafficking a vast array of class A drugs, including meth.
Justin Barker, 40, fronted the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on September 9 for a brief filing hearing.
It is alleged Mr Barker trafficked a large quantity of methylamphetamine between November 2019 and February 2024.
Mr Barker has also been busted allegedly trafficking GHB, ecstasy, ketamine and dealing with proceeds of crime.
He is also accused of damaging wildlife habitat.
The court heard Mr Barker, who appeared via video link from Hopkins Correctional Centre, has been in custody for a while on other matters.
Mr Barker will face a committal mention at the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on November 12.
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