Shepparton man Nicholas Joyce charged with trafficking, possessing drugs

A Shepparton man has fronted court accused of trafficking drugs and dealing in $40,000 cash which was proceeds of crime.

An accused drug dealer has fronted Shepparton Magistrates’ Court after being arrested at the weekend.

A Shepparton man has been accused of drug trafficking, making a threat to kill and dealing with proceeds of crime, a court has heard.

Nicholas Joyce fronted Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Monday from custody after being arrested on Saturday on nine charges.

The 44-year-old allegedly trafficked a commercial quantity of 1,4 butanediol, known as GHB on April 12, 2025.

Mr Joyce was accused of dealing with proceeds of crime, being $40,510 in cash, while being reckless as to whether it was proceeds of crime on the same day.

He was also charged with possessing a firearm as a prohibited person, making a threat to kill and committing an indictable offence while on bail.

Mr Joyce allegedly possessed GHB, methylamphetamine and tadalafil, which is a prescription-only medication used to treat erectile dysfunction.

The matters were adjourned to July this year.

Mr Joyce did not make an application for bail.