A man from Young will appear in court faced with drug and child abuse material charges following his arrest by local police on Tuesday.

According to police a search warrant was executed on a local residence that resulted in the man's arrest.

"On Tuesday the 26th of August 2025 a 47 year old male from Young was charged with Supply prohibited drug (Methylamphetamine), Supply prohibited drug (GBH), Supply prohibited drug on an ongoing basis, and Possess child abuse material after Young Detectives executed a search warrant on a residential premises in Young, NSW," Police said.

"The 47 year old was bail refused and will appear before the bail hub Wednesday August 27, 2025."

Anyone with any information about any illegal matters are being urged to speak to police or Crime Stoppers.

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"Police encourage members of the public to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or online to report illegal drug activity or any other criminal activity," police said.

"Callers can remain anonymous."