Man charged with drug offences following crash - Port Stephens

Friday, 07 March 2025 11:07:45 AM

A man will face court today charged over alleged drug supply offences following a crash at Port Stephens yesterday afternoon.

About 2pm yesterday (Thursday 6 March 2025), police were called to Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay, following reports a Toyota Hilux crashed into a power pole.

During a search of the area, police allegedly located and seized a bag containing 61.43g of methamphetamine, 42.58g of heroin, and 36.07g of cannabis.

When the driver was questioned about the bag, he allegedly ran into a paddock and officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District pursued the man on foot.

After a brief struggle, the 35-year-old driver was arrested before being taken to Nelson Bay Police Station.

There he was charged with six offences:

• Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty,
• Supply prohibited drug greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity (two counts),
• Possess prohibited drug,
• Negligent driving, and
• Breach of bail.

He was refused bail to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court today (Friday 7 March 2025).

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