NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley’s brother has been charged after police allegedly found drugs in his car.
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley’s brother has been charged after police allegedly found drugs in his car.
By Perry Duffin
March 1, 2025 — 10.31am
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley’s estranged brother has been charged after police allegedly found drugs in his car in Newcastle.
Police were on patrol in Jesmond, in Newcastle’s west, when they stopped a car and spoke to the 62-year-old driver.
During a search of the car, officers allegedly found cash, 8.06 grams of methamphetamine and cannabis.
The man was arrested and taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with supply prohibited drug and three counts of possess prohibited drug.
Catley, in a statement, confirmed the man arrested in Newcastle was her brother.
“A member of my family has struggled with drug addiction for many years,” Catley said.
“As a consequence he has become distanced from members of my family, including me.
“Drugs destroy relationships, even the closest family bonds.”
Catley said she could not say much more about the case, given it was before the courts.
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Catley, when she first took up the police ministry, had advised NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb that her brother had drug problems, in case he was ever arrested.
“Illicit drug use and addiction are blights on our society. The damage they can inflict on and within families is incalculable,” Catley said.
“I know this from my personal family experience.
“My heart goes out to every family that is afflicted by the devastating consequences of addiction.”
Minister Catley is the member for Swansea, south of Newcastle.
Catley’s brother was granted conditional bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on 11 March.
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Perry Duffin is a crime reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.Connect via Twitter or email.
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