Men charged following vehicle stop, cash and jewellery seized near Coffs Harbour

Friday, 11 July 2025 09:04:10 AM

Two men have been charged and cash and jewellery have been seized following a vehicle stop north of Coffs Harbour today.

Just after 2pm (Thursday 10 July 2025), officers attached to Coffs Harbour Region Enforcement Squad were patrolling the Pacific Highway at Sapphire Beach when they allegedly detected a vehicle travelling at approximately 110km/h in a signposted 60km/h zone.

Police stopped the vehicle at Opal Boulevard, Korora, and spoke with the driver – a 28-year-old man – and his passenger – a 31-year-old man.

During a search of the vehicle, police allegedly located and seized jewellery and $4,550 in cash.

Inquiries revealed the passenger had an outstanding arrest warrant in relation to alleged domestic offences.

The two men were arrested and taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station.

The younger man was charged with drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, class A motor vehicle exceed speed over 45 km/h – estimated, drive/tow vehicle with unsecured load, not comply P2 licence condition not display P plates, and deal with property proceeds of crime equal to/ more than $10000.

The outstanding warrant was executed, and the older man was charged with two counts of contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (Domestic).

Both men were refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 1 today (Friday 11 July 2025).

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