A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly supplying illegal tobacco and e-cigarettes on the state's Central Coast.
About 9pm yesterday (Friday 16 August 2024), officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were patrolling on Wyong Road, Tuggerah, when they stopped a white Hyundai SUV for the purpose of a random breath test.
Initial checks revealed the driver – a 25-year-old man – was known to the police for alleged illegal tobacco and vape supply in the region.
During a search of the vehicle, police allegedly located and seized an amount of cash, mobile phones, two knives and a number of knuckle dusters.
The man was arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with recklessly deal proceeds of general crime $100,000 or more, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit and custody of knife in public place.
He was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today (17 August 2024).
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
