Tuesday 9 June 2020

UPDATE! Belmont Man Accused Of Making Death Threats To NSW Police Minister

BY IAN CROUCH

A Lake Macquarie man has been charged with allegedly sending threatening messages online.

The Fixated Persons Investigation Unit began inquiries on Sunday after NSW Police Minister, David Elliot reported receiving the messages.

Investigators searched a Belmont home on Monday afternoon where it's alleged they found cannabis, medication without a prescription, two gel blasters and ammunition.

A 25-year-old man was arrested at the home and has been given conditional bail to face Belmont Court on 20 July, 2020 charged with using a carriage service to threaten to kill as well as drugs and firearms offences.

Police alleged they found weapons and drugs at the Belmont home