A man will face court today for alleged drug, firearms and traffic offences in the state's central west.
Officers attached to Central West Police District were patrolling in Parkes about 10am yesterday (Thursday 9 April 2026) when they stopped a man – who police allege was suspended from driving at the time – driving a Mitsubishi sedan on the Newell Highway.
The 20-year-old man was served with a Firearms Prohibition Order and a Weapons Prohibition Order before police searched the vehicle, where they allegedly seized 1.23 grams of cannabis and a knife.
The man was subjected to a drug test which allegedly returned a positive result for methylamphetamine and cannabis.
Police also conducted a search at an address on Howard Street, Peak Hill, where they allegedly located and seized a further two knives.
The man was taken to Parkes Police Station where he was charged with five offences:
· Possess prohibited drug (two counts),
· Drive, licence suspended under s 66 Fines Act,
· Fail or refuse to comply with prohibition or requirement,
· Learner driver not display "L" plates as prescribed, and
· Custody of knife in public place.
He was refused bail to face Bail Division Court 4 today (Friday 10 April 2026).
Inquiries continue.
