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

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

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

Advertisement

Latest News

Andreas Andrianopoulos becomes oldest debutant on Australia’s Richest 250 list

The Australian has released its annual Rich List for 2025 and 13 Australians of Greek heritage are among the names.

From addiction to art: The poetic rebirth of JayZed

JayZed isn’t your average affluent Melburnian resident spinning suburban fairytales. He’s a tradie with a past who discovered poetry.

Canberra to shine blue and white in celebration of Greek Independence Day

Canberra is set to transform into Australia’s most Hellenic city this March, as the local Greeks prepare to mark Greek Independence Day.

Perth visit by Bishop Prodromos raises $36,000 for Southern Madagascar mission

The Holy Diocese of Perth welcomed His Grace Bishop Prodromos of Toliara and Southern Madagascar for a three-day pastoral visit.

Mark Bouris slams Albanese government’s foreign buyer house ban

Mark Bouris has criticised the Albanese government’s new housing policy, arguing it will do little to ease pressure on the market.

You May Also Like

Greek director to film documentary about iconic NZ soldier with strong links to Crete

Crete-based director, Lefteris Giannakoudakis, is turning the iconic war story of NZ soldier, Private Ted d'Auvergne, into a documentary.

‘Art and public life will miss him’: Prominent actor and politician Kostas Kazakos dies

Prominent Greek actor, director and politician Kostas Kazakos passed away on Tuesday in Athens at the age of 87.

Victims of former Labor MP Milton Orkopoulos reveal impact of abuse in court

Three victim impact statements were read to the NSW District Court on Friday detailing the impact of the 26 offences Orkopoulos committed.