A man wanted by police in three states, including Victoria, has been extradited to NSW following his arrest on the Gold Coast. The man had been sought in relation to outstanding warrants for domestic violence, drug, traffic and property offences. 7NEWS
A man wanted by police in three states has been extradited to NSW following his arrest on the Gold Coast.
The 44-year-old had been sought in relation to outstanding warrants for domestic violence, drug, traffic and property offences, say NSW police.Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free onThe man was taken into custody at a residence in the beachside suburb of Tugun as part of a joint operation codenamed Persistence involving federal and Queensland police on Friday.
A first instance warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear before Mullumbimby Local Court in May last year. There was then a failed attempt to arrest the man in June 2021 at a property at Upper Coopers Creek, inland from Byron Bay.Following extensive inquiries, local officers received a tip-off the suspect was living in Tugun.
An extradition application was granted by Southport Magistrates Court following his arrest, with the man then charged with further driving and pursuit offences.Operation Persistence was launched in January by the NSW State Intelligence Command to locate individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
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