A woman has been charged after police allegedly uncovered a large quantity of suspected stolen copper at a property in Tomago. About 4.50pm on Monday 9 February 2026, officers from Port Stephens–Hunter Police District attended a property on School Drive following reports of suspicious activity. Police spoke with a woman standing near a parked vehicle at the location. After making inquiries, officers searched the vehicle and allegedly located around one tonne of copper wire, along with bolt cutters and a credit card believed to be in another person’s name. The items were seized. A 40-year-old woman was arrested and taken to Raymond Terrace...