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More tree-loppers fined for breaching orders at Lake Macquarie

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Another six men have been issued Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) after breaching the Public Health Orders (PHO) by leaving Western Sydney and attending Lake Macquarie earlier this year.

On Tuesday 20 July, officers from Lake Macquarie Police District attended a holiday rental property on Yanko Street, Toronto.

It followed reports that a group of men had allegedly travelled to the area from Western Sydney to undertake tree-lopping services.

Six males – aged between 17 and 59 – told police they had been in the region prior to stay-at-home orders being put in place in Greater Sydney.

They explained they did not intend to return until restrictions lifted.

Further inquiries were conducted in relation to any breaches of the Public Health Order.

On Tuesday 31 August, police were called to an apartment complex in Charlestown after being alerted by NSW Health that a 59-year-old man displaying COVID-19 symptoms had been taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment.

A 23-year-old male had left to obtain a COVID-19 test.

It was later confirmed that the older man tested positive for COVID-19; all other men had left the Charlestown apartment prior to police arrival.

Following extensive inquiries, five males were issued with seven $1000 PINs for fail to comply with noticed direction re s 7/8/9 – COVID-19.

An 18-year-old man was also issued with a $200 PIN for failing to wear a fitted face covering in an indoor area-non-residential premises during an unrelated incident at a shopping centre on Thursday 29 July.

Inquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who wishes to report an alleged breach of the Public Health Orders is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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