A man wanted by detectives from State Crime Command’s Middle Eastern Organised Crime Squad (MEOCS) over alleged drug-related offences and directing a criminal group was found in Nelson Bay.

The man was granted bail over the alleged offences in 2014, and failed to comply with the conditions. A warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest and he was listed as one of the country’s most wanted.

Following extensive inquiries, police from MEOCS arrested the now 42-year-old man at Nelson Bay just before 11.30am on Monday.

He was taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station, where he will be charged with the arrest warrant. It is expected he will appear at court on Monday.

In August 2016, NSW Police Force teamed up with Crime Stoppers Australia for Operation Roam. It was a nationwide campaign that promotes the exchange of information, regarding wanted people, between policing jurisdictions across Australia.

Crime Stoppers compiled a list of 19 wanted people, including three men who are wanted by NSW Police Force.

Information about NSW Police Force’s most wanted is available online: http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/can_you_help_us/wanted

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to NSW’s most wanted to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000