URGENT UPDATE: Police have arrested a 45-year-old man in Nowra today, February 9, 2024, following alarming reports of a man armed with a firearm near a local school. Authorities were alerted around 10:30 AM regarding a man reportedly sleeping in a vehicle on Journal Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the man allegedly in possession of a homemade firearm and a cache of dangerous items. The police seized a variety of weapons including a machete, as well as illegal substances such as methylamphetamine and cannabis from within the vehicle.
The suspect has been charged with multiple offenses, including possessing a loaded firearm in a public place, unauthorized firearm possession, and having a knife in proximity to a school. He faces serious charges that also include two counts of possessing prohibited drugs and possession of a prescribed restricted substance.
The man has been transported to Nowra Police Station and has been refused bail. He is set to appear in Bail Division Court tomorrow, February 10, 2024. This incident raises urgent concerns about safety in the area, particularly near educational institutions.
As this story develops, local residents are urged to stay informed and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this alarming event. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
