Perth man arrested after several self-quarantine breaches

The 45-year-old man allegedly breached a direction to self-quarantine on a number of occasions. PIC: WA Police

A 45-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly breaching a direction to self-quarantine on a number of occasions.

The Perth man returned to Western Australia via a flight from Sydney on August 26 after being granted a G2G pass.

Upon arrival he was issued a direction to self-quarantine for 14 days at an approved residence, but when police went to check if he was complying on September 3, the man was not there.

He arrived a short time later in his car and was arrested.

Further investigations revealed the man had allegedly breached the self-quarantine direction on a number of occasions.

Police then escorted him to a secure quarantine hotel for the remainder of his 14-day quarantine period.

The Perth man will be summonsed to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court at a later date on failing to comply with a direction charges.

"The man is required to undergo all relevant COVID testing and advice from the Department of Health is that the risk to the public is low," a WA Police spokesperson said.

The investigation is ongoing.

 

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