A man has been charged with property and maritime offences after he was found in the water at Point Frederick yesterday, NSW Police say.
Just before 11.30am yesterday, police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command responded to reports of a man in the water near Eulalia Avenue.
On arrival, police found a man on the beach in wet clothing attempting to push a kayak towards the water’s edge.
The man allegedly told police he was trying to get back to a nearby boat using the kayak, which did not belong to him.
Police searched the man and allegedly located a small quantity of methamphetamine (“Ice”) and drug paraphernalia in his possession.
Water Police and Maritime Safety officers were called to the scene and towed a nearby boat to shore.
Further inquiries revealed the boat was never registered and was without mandatory safety equipment on-board.
A search of the boat allegedly located housebreaking implements and several brass items, believed to be marine-related.
A 27-year-old man was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with several offences including:
- Possess housebreaking implements;
- Possess prohibited drug;
- Goods in custody;
- Operator not carry specified safety equipment; and
- Master operate unregistered vessel.
He was granted conditional bail to appear before Gosford Local Court on Monday 27 June 2016.
