A man who was meant to be self-isolating in NSW has again travelled into Victoria before trying to cross at the Albury border crossing on Monday.
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NSW Police said in a statement they charged a 49-year-old Nelson Bay man after he was stopped at the Hume Freeway checkpoint at 9.30pm.
"The man told police he travelled into Victoria on Saturday, and did not have a current permit to re-enter NSW," the statement said.
"Police conducted various inquiries which revealed that the man had previously re-entered NSW on July 19 with his permit directing he self-isolate at his Nelson Bay home.
"Further, it was established that he had breached the direction to self-isolate on 23 July, when local police conducted a compliance check and were unable to locate him.
"It's alleged that the man became aggressive and argumentative and, after he was advised he was being arrested, he resisted police and refused to comply with reasonable directions."
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After being arrested, the man was taken to Albury Police Station, where he was observed throwing an item into a rubbish bin, which is alleged to be a satchel of cannabis.
He was charged with two counts of resist officer in execution of duty, not comply with COVID-19 Public Health Orders and possess prohibited drug.
He's been refused bail to appear at Albury Local Court later today.
"Police continue to appeal to the community to report suspected breaches of any ministerial direction or behaviour which may impact on the health and safety of the community," NSW Police said.
