A man will face court tomorrow following a pursuit through Moama, Mathoura and Deniliquin in the state's south.
About 10am today (Wednesday 28 October 2026), police commenced an operation following reports from Victorian Police of an orange Holden Commodore sedan allegedly bearing false registration plates in Barmah, Victoria.
About 12:45pm, a 27-year-old man was arrested when the sedan was seen in Moama. Police will allege he was a passenger.
The driver left the scene in the sedan, with the pursuit continuing through the townships of Moama, Deniliquin, Mathoura, then back into Barmah, Victoria, where Victorian Police were able to successfully deploy tyre-deflation devices.
A short time later the vehicle was found abandoned near Cummeragunja.
Police were alerted to the theft of a white Holden sedan from (where), which was sighted being driven back into Victoria; inquiries to locate the driver continue.
The 27-year-old man was taken to Moama Police Station and charged with eight offences,
- Possess prohibited drug (three counts)
- Prosses prohibited weapon
- Possess knife (three counts), and
- Be carried on conveyance.
An outstanding NSW warrant for firearm theft was also executed.
The man has been refused bail to appear before Bail Division 5 tomorrow (Thursday 29 October 2026).
