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A 23-year-old Ballina man was arrested for spray painting graffiti on M1 near the Ewingsdale. Photo NSW Police

A 23-year-old was arrested for spray painting graffiti on M1 near the Ewingsdale, Byron Bay exit at the end of last month. 

The Ballina man was arrested when he spray painted graffiti on the sound barrier of the M1 motorway on 29 March. 

‘He was arrested, conveyed to Byron Bay Police Station and charged for intentionally mark premises without consent,’ said the police statement.

The man was released and is due to appear at Byron Bay Local Court on 24 April. The Graffitti has been removed and police will seek a cost compensation order at Court. 

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