Wollongong and Lake Illawarra police issued a number of fines, formal warning and charges to people in the region after they allegedly failed to comply with ministerial directions on Thursday.
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Most seriously, a woman was charged with commercial drug supply following a strike force investigation in Wollongong.
Strike force Braky was formed by the Wollongong drug unit in March to investigate the supply of Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL) - a chemical known as liquid ecstasy, fantasy or coma in a bottle - in the Wollongong area.
Following extensive inquiries, a Toyota Kluger was stopped by police on the M1 Motorway at Figtree about 8.30pm on Thursday.
Investigators allegedly seized three glass bottles containing a clear glittery liquid and a glitter purse containing drug paraphernalia including digital scales and a glass pipe during a search of the car.
An electronic stun device and mobile phones were also found.
The total estimated potential street value of the drugs is $14,400.
The driver of the vehicle, a 38-year-old woman from Victoria, was arrested and taken to Wollongong Police Station where she was charged with commercial drug supply and not comply with noticed direction.
The two female passengers were given warnings for not complying with a ministerial direction.
Meanwhile, officers from the Police Transport Command were patrolling near Wollongong Railway Station, when they stopped and spoke with three men about 3.15pm on Thursday.
None of them could provide a reasonable excuse to not be at home.
A 19-year-old North Nowra man was charged with breach of bail and not comply with ministerial direction for COVID-19. He was refused bail to appear at Wollongong Local Court today.
The two other men were issued formal warnings.
Also, a 25-year-old man was stopped by police outside a home on Pur Pur Avenue, Lake Illawarra about 6pm on Thursday.
He allegedly told police he was visiting a mate.
Checks revealed the man had received two prior warnings on April 11 and Wednesday.
He was subsequently issued a $1000 penalty infringement notice..
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