A man and woman will face court today after two pursuits in the state’s north, NSW Police say.
Just after midnight yesterday (Sunday 1 July 2018), officers from Tweed/Byron Police District were patrolling the Banora Point area when they allegedly attempted to stop a Mercedes Benz 230E on Darlington Drive for a random breath test.
The vehicle allegedly failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated; it was later terminated for safety reasons.
The Mercedes was later seen on Sexton Hill Drive and another pursuit was initiated.
A short time later, the pursuit was again terminated due to safety concerns.
Following inquiries, officers attended a resort on Tweed Coast Road at Cabarita where police allegedly seized a firearm, vehicle keys, cannabis, and ammunition.
A 26-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were arrested and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station.
The man was charged with 11 offences, including:
- resist or hinder police officer in the execution of duty;
- possess prohibited drug;
- possess ammunition without holding licence/permit;
- goods in personal custody suspected being stolen;
- possess housebreaking implements;
- police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously (x2);
- drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous;
- drive motor vehicle during disqualification period;
- take and drive conveyance without consent of owner;
- possess unauthorised prohibited firearm.
The woman was charged with two counts of possess prohibited weapon without permit.
Both were refused bail to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court today (Monday 2 July 2018).
