A man will face court charged following an alleged pursuit from Campbelltown to Sydney airport this morning.
Police will allege about 1.50am today (Wednesday 11 June 2025), a Ford utility vehicle drove along Queen Street, Campbelltown before mounting the footpath and ramming several businesses and shop fronts.
A short time later, officers attached to Macarthur Traffic and Highway Patrol observed the vehicle enter the carpark of Campbelltown Police Station before exiting soon after.
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle on Queen Street; However, when it failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated – assisted by officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command.
The pursuit continued along the Hume Highway before travelling east along the M5 Motorway which was tracked by Polair for about 50 kilometres to Mascot.
The vehicle has then allegedly entered a restricted Sydney International Airport area controlled by a boom gate before the driver allegedly rammed the gate – causing significant damage.
The vehicle stopped and the driver – a 47-year-old man – was arrested by officers attached to Highway Patrol– assisted by the dog squad.
He was subject to a roadside drug test, allegedly returning a positive detection to methamphetamine.
He was taken to Mascot Police Station and underwent a secondary oral fluid test which will be sent for further analysis.
Police allegedly located and seized an amount of methylamphetamine found inside the man's phone.
Following inquiries, the man was charged with six offences
- Police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously, enter/remain on major facility cause damage to facility
- Pass bus - Class A motor vehicle exceed speed greater than 45 km/h
- Destroy or damage property greater than $15000
- Possess prohibited drug
- Breach of bail
He was refused bail and will appear before Downing Centre Local Court today (Wednesday 11 June 2025).
Police will allege the total damage to the businesses is estimated to be up to $100,000.
