Sydney man Nicholas Panagakos charged over alleged weapons and drug possession

·

Nicholas Panagakos, 21, has been charged after police allegedly found multiple knives, a knuckle duster, ammunition, and drugs in his car at Lalor Park, Sydney.

NSW Police said officers patrolling Cartwright Crescent on February 21 stopped Panagakos and allegedly discovered a folding knife in his pocket.

A search of a vehicle reportedly uncovered two machetes, hunting knives, a metal baseball bat, a balaclava, a .22 bullet, and 22 grams of cannabis.

local-courthouse-parramatta
Nicholas Panagakos, 21, has been charged and faced Parramatta Local Court on Sunday.

Panagakos was arrested and charged with nine offences, including custody of a knife in a public place, possession of a prohibited weapon, and possession of a prohibited drug.

Initially refused bail, he appeared in Parramatta Local Court on Sunday, February 23 and was later granted conditional bail. He is set to appear in Blacktown Local Court in March.

Source: The Daily Telegraph

greek film festival melbourne

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Greek Australian Jono Petrohilos leads global fitness education evolution

Greek-Australian entrepreneur Jono Petrohilos shares how he turned his passion for fitness into a global education success story.

Greek Film Festival makes historic debut in Western Sydney

History was made in Parramatta as the 30th Greek Film Festival of Sydney held its official Western Sydney opening at the Riverside Theatres,

Brisbane Roar’s Georgios Vrakas eyes Socceroos future

Brisbane Roar’s new midfielder Georgios Vrakas says he would “love to play for Australia” as he prepares for his A-League debut.

Melbourne Shrine, a symbol, shines light on Greek government’s commitment to diaspora

At Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance, Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Loverdos honoured shared battles.

‘You are a living piece of Greece’: Loverdos moved by Melbourne Greeks

Greece's Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Loverdos was visibly moved during a warm welcome at the Greek Community of Melbourne.

You May Also Like

CEO Greg Georgopoulos defends Adelaide Hills Council’s $3 million budget deficit

The Adelaide Hills Council’s budget deficit has nearly doubled from $1.7 million to $3 million, with legal costs playing a key role.

Olivia Nassaris shares her journey from yiayia’s carer to advocating for Parkinson’s Disease

Olivia became a carer for her yiayia who had been diagnosed with advanced stages of Parkinson’s, and eventually became her end-of-life carer.

Sydney Olympic FC claim victory against the Bulls

Sydney Olympic FC have defeated Bulls FC Academy 1-0 at Belmore Sports Ground on Saturday to make it two wins from two.