Another three people have been charged as Operation Regional Mongoose continues throughout Western region.
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Man charged with three outstanding warrants as operation continues in the region
Operation Regional Mongoose was established in September 2023 to investigate and tackle serious property-related crime committed predominately by young people.
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Incidents of note:
- About 10.30am on October 5, officers attached to Western Region Enforcement Squad were conducting foot patrols when they spoke with a motorcyclist at the intersection of Myall Street and John Glenn Place, Dubbo. Checks revealed the 21-year-old man was wanted on three outstanding arrest warrants. He was arrested and taken to Dubbo Police Station where he was charged with the outstanding warrants for traffic, property and firearm-related offences. He was refused bail to appear at Dubbo Local Court on October 18.
- About 5.30pm on October 3, police attached to Chifley Police District arrested a 17-year-old boy and took them to Orange Police Station where he was charged with four outstanding arrest warrants for property and traffic-related offences. He was refused bail and will next appear before a children's court on October 20.
- Just after 2pm on October 5, officers were conducting foot patrols along Bridge Street, Tamworth, when they stopped a man and woman. Following inquiries, police searched a 20-year-old woman's handbag where they allegedly located cannabis and methylamphetamine. She was arrested and taken to Tamworth Police Station, where police conducted a further search locating a credit card not belonging to her. She was charged with two counts of possess prohibited drug, and goods in personal custody suspected being stolen. The woman was given conditional bail to appear at Tamworth Local Court on November 6.Investigations under Operation Regional Mongoose continue.
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