A man has been arrested following a planned police operation into the supply of illegal vapes in Sydney’s south.
A 47-year-old man was arrested by tactical police about 9:50am today (Wednesday 13 August 2025), following a planned operation in a carpark on the corner of Botany Road and McEvoy Street.
The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics after a Taser was deployed to effect his arrest; he has been taken to hospital to be checked as a precaution.
Following the arrest, officers from South Sydney Police Area Command executed a search warrant at premises on George Street, Waterloo.
Investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
