About 8pm on Wednesday 24th April 2024 Police attended a Goonellabah address to make enquiries regarding an outstanding Richmond Police District warrant offender.

On attendance of Police the suspect a 21-year-old male was observed inside the premises and entry was gained by Police. It is alleged that the male has initially attempted to flee from Police through the premises before stopping and then shaping up to Police.

It is alleged that a physical confrontation has taken place between the male and Police as he attempted to resist Police to avoid apprehension and arrest. The male was eventually subdued and handcuffed.

The male was conveyed to Lismore Police Station where the outstanding arrest warrant was executed. In addition to the charge relating to the warrant the male was also charged with alleged offences resist Police and escape lawful custody.

The male has been bail refused by Police and is to appear before the Local Court today 26th April 2024.

On Wednesday, 24th April 2024 Police from Richmond Police District executed a search warrant on a residential premises in the western sector of Richmond Police District.

Resulting from the execution of the search warrant, Police seized a quantity of prohibited drugs, property alleged to have been stolen and unregistered firearms.

The occupier a male aged 60 was arrested and conveyed to Casino Police Station.

Due to medical reasons the arrest had to be discontinued by Police and the male was released pending the issue of Future Court Attendance Notices for alleged offences enter building/land with intent to commit indictable offence, Receive/dispose stolen property, supply prohibited drug, Possess unauthorised firearms, Possess unregistered firearms and Not keep firearm safely.

The male is due to appear before Casino Local Court on the 20th of June 2024.