NSW police charge man after attempting to cross border without

A man will face court after allegedly attempting to cross into New South Wales from Victoria without a permit three times in 24 hours.

About 7am yesterday (Friday 11 September 2020), police stopped a silver Ford Laser at a checkpoint on the Hume Highway, Albury, as it attempted to enter NSW.

Officers spoke to the driver, a 37-year-old man, who allegedly failed to produce a permit. He was issued a direction under the Public Health Act to return to Victoria and was escorted back over the border.

Later that day, the man drove to a border checkpoint on Wodonga Place, Albury, and again attempted to enter NSW. He was allegedly unable to supply a permit and was issued with a Penalty Infringement Notice for $1000.

About 10am today (Saturday 12 September 2020), the Ford driver was stopped at a checkpoint on the Hume Highway, Albury, where he was allegedly unable to produce a permit for a third time and was subsequently arrested.

He was taken to Albury Police Station and charged with not comply with noticed direction.

The man was refused bail to appear at Wagga Wagga Local Court tomorrow (Sunday 13 September 2020).

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