A man has been issued an infringement notice over an alleged breach of the Public Health Act in the state’s south west.
Officers from Riverina Police District commenced inquiries after receiving information about a 22-year-old man who was not self-isolating after returning to Wagga Wagga from an address in Victoria last week.
Following inquiries, about 9.35am yesterday (Tuesday 13 October 2020), the man was located by police outside a home in Glenfield Park.
It’s alleged the man returned to his home in Ashmont, Wagga Wagga, on Monday 5 October 2020, and failed to self-isolate for 14 days as per the conditions of his permit.
The man was issued a $1000 PIN for failing to comply with noticed direction with COVID-19.
Police continue to appeal to the community to report suspected breaches of any ministerial direction or behaviour which may impact on the health and safety of the community.
Anyone who has information regarding individuals or businesses in contravention of a COVID-19-related ministerial direction is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is treated in strict confidence.
