Police Charge Man With Misconduct In Public Office

Wellington Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man with misconduct in public office following a four-month long investigation.

Based on information received police executed a warrant at an address in Nicholson on 22 August and arrested a 51-year-old Nicholson man.

It is alleged the man was receiving payment to take goods into a correctional facility between September 2023 and May 2024.

He has been charged with misconduct in public office and negligently deal with proceeds of crime.

He was bailed to appear at Sale Magistrates' Court on 7 January 2025.

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