Teenager arrested after being found in possession of knives, tactical equipment - Newcastle

Wednesday, 26 June 2024 04:58:02 PM

Editor’s note: The public is reminded under Section 93Z Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) it is an offence to distribute or disseminate material threatening or inciting violence on grounds of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex or HIV/AIDS status.

A teenager has been arrested by Newcastle Police District after allegedly being found in possession of knives and tactical equipment.

About 12.30 today (Wednesday 26 June 2024) police received a concern for welfare report regarding a 19-year-old male.

Following inquiries officers attached to Newcastle Police District attended a premises on Workshop Way where they arrested the teenager.

Following a subsequent search police located a number of items which have now been seized.

The teen was taken to Newcastle Police Station.

Following further inquiries officers became aware of the existence of a document that had been circulated to a number of public figures and media outlets.

The male is currently assisting police and there is no ongoing threat to the community relating to this investigation.

Investigations continue by Newcastle Police District with specialist investigators attending to assist.

Anyone with information about criminal activity 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.

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