A man will face Court over allegedly displaying an offensive symbol in a public place in the state\u2019s Lake Macquarie area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday 6 December 2025, officers from Lake Macquarie Police District attended a home on Albert Street, Swansea, in relation to a prohibited nazi symbol displayed on a boat parked at the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police commenced an investigation into the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following inquiries, on Tuesday 16 December 2025, detectives from Lake Macquarie Police District executed a search warrant at a house in Albert Street, Swansea, and arrested a 32-year-old man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police seized two marine vessels and other items which will be subject to further examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The man was taken to Belmont Police Station where he was charged with three offences \u2013 cause prohibited Nazi symbol to be displayed in a public place, offensive behaviour and breach of bail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The man was refused bail to appear in Bail Division \u2013 Court 2 tomorrow (Wednesday 17 December 2025).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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