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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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POLICE BEAT Police forced to taser man at Tweed Heads Police said the man moved towards an officer and a taser was deployed which successfully caused him to fall to the ground. The officers were then able to handcuff the man “preventing injuries to the police or himself”. “After speaking with the male, police called an ambulance and assisted in transporting him to Tweed Heads Hospital for treatment with his mental health,” police said. If you are in a situation of distress, or need help, please call Lifeline: 13 11 14. If you are in an emergency situation phone triple zero Example image of a taser (000).
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By Jonathon Howard A TWEED Police officer was forced to use his taser to subdue a 49-year-old man to prevent him from injuring himself and others at Monastery Lane in Tweed Heads on Saturday, March 6. Police said they were called to an address at about 6am following reports of an unknown male yelling and attempting to enter a residence in the lane. “The resident did not know the 49-year-old male and he became agitated and yelling out that he wished to self-harm,” police said. “Police attended a short time after and confronted the male who was aggressively threatening officers with raised fists and requesting police to shoot him.”
Police uncover ute load of cannabis
Police weighed the cannabis in separate bags totalling over two pounds (996 grams). Police also located $6,150 in cash in an envelope within the man’s luggage. He was arrested and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station where he was charged with taking part in the commercial supply of cannabis and dealing with proceeds of crime. The man had his bail application approved and he is due to front Tweed Heads Local Court on Monday, May 3.
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House saved in Tweed Heads South
By Jo Kennett FIREFIGHTERS MANAGED to save a house at Tweed Heads South, after a fire broke out in a bedroom on Saturday, March 6. Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW Tweed Heads and Banora Point both raced to the home in Peel Circuit, Tweed Heads South, after the fire was reported at around 10pm. Tweed Heads firefighters were first on the scene and found smoke issuing from the singlestorey dwelling. T h e y i s o l at e d the power before putting on breathing apparatus and taking the hose in to fight the blaze.
The fire was located at the rear of the property and extinguished with an all clear given that no one was inside the building. A thermal imaging camera was used to check for fire extension and hotspots. Firefighters ventilated the property with a positive pressure ventilation fan which also removed the smoke. A gas detector was used to check the building was safe for occupants. Fortunately, the swift action of firefighters saved the fire from spreading through the rest of the home. Tweed Police and Essential Energy workers were also on the scene to provide assistance. The fire started in a rear bedroom and may have been caused by an electrical fault.
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By Jonathon Howard A 40-YEAR-OLD man was busted by Tweed Police with a tray full of cannabis after he refused to pull over on the M1 at Ewingsdale on Wednesday, March 3. Police said it was about 12.10am when the NSW-registered Ford Ranger dual-cab utility was signalled by police to pull over. “The motor vehicle failing to pull over was eventually stopped after spikes were deployed,” police said. “After speaking with the 40-year-old male driver, police began searching the rear tray and immediately observed the male’s demeanour change.” Police said they undid straps holding down a drop sheet which revealed to be covering two large bags, a smaller bag, and two large removal boxes. “Police opened one of the larger bags and immediately identified many individually packed cryo-vac bags containing cannabis,” police said.
Virtual Community Open Day Wednesday 24 March 2021 The Nationals in NSW Government always have a range of grant programs open to help regional businesses and not for profit groups reach their full potential. Applications are currently being welcomed from community groups with ideas to reduce the isolation of seniors and from tourism and hospitality businesses seeking to grow and recover from COVID-19. To find out more and apply for the above grants go to facs.nsw.gov.au.
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