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While smoking is strictly prohibited on Bondi Beach, that didn’t stop this bold young man from lighting up a large bong on the busy tourist street yesterday morning.

Bondi local Simon Hancock couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw the middle-aged man, nonchalantly taking a hit from the rather large glass peace pipe outside Bondi Beach McDonalds at around 11am.

“He was leaning up against the wall and blatantly smoking a bong in front of the public,” publicist Hancock said.

“Everyone looked at him as they walked past, including the kid I photographed.

“He was surrounded by weekend shoppers who were doing their best to ignore him.

“It is definitely a bizarre sight, especially for the eastern suburbs.”

NSW Police said while no one complained about the peculiar incident, they would suggest witnesses report similar incidences in the future.

“A report has not been made to police. However, police encourage members of the public to report any suspected criminal behaviour as soon as possible in order for an investigation to be conducted,” a police spokeswoman said.

“Administration of a prohibited drug is an offence under the Drugs, Misuse and Trafficking Act’

‘Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”