A 24-year-old man (centre) was allegedly involved in the attack on an Eden business. Photo: NSW Police/Screenshot.
Two people have faced court after being arrested interstate over an alleged attack on a South Coast tobacconist.
A NSW Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to an Imlay Street business, in Eden, at about 5:30 am on 12 February, after reports a fire had broken out.
On their arrival, officers attached to the South Coast Police District found the shop front damaged.
A crime scene was established, with detectives establishing Strike Force Momah to investigate the alleged fire.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Last Wednesday (11 March), police issued an arrest warrant for two males from Victoria, aged 16 and 24.
On Thursday (13 March), both the man and the teenager were arrested in Coolaroo in Victoria.
Police say the 24-year-old appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court, where he was granted extradition to NSW.
After being extradited to NSW on Saturday (14 March), detectives attached to South Coast Police District took him to Bega Police Station.
He is facing charges of destroying/damaging property intend criminal activity, destroying property in company using fire (worth more than $5,000) and being carried in conveyance taken without consent of the owner.
He was refused bail and appeared in Bega Local Court on Monday (16 March), where he was granted strict conditional bail.
“Police will allege in court officers attached to South Coast Police District and Victoria Police executed a warrant at the 24-year-old man’s home in Coolaroo and seized a number of items, including a handgun from a vehicle,” the spokesperson said.
The 24-year-old is next scheduled to appear at Eden Local Court on 8 April 2026.
Meanwhile, NSW Police also confirmed the extradition application for the 16-year-old was refused during an appearance in Melbourne Children’s Court.
