Three men will face court after a police pursuit in Sydney’s west yesterday, NSW Police say.
About 1.15pm (Thursday 7 December 2017), officers from Metropolitan Highway Patrol attempted to stop a Ford Falcon on Carpenter Street, Colyton, to speak with the driver.
The vehicle allegedly failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated to Saddington Street, St Marys, when it stopped, the men ran from the vehicle. They were arrested nearby.
During a search of the vehicle, officers allegedly located a replica glock pistol, prohibited weapons including a machete, and a set of number plates, believed to be stolen.
The vehicle was seized pending forensic examination.
A search of the men located a knife and drugs. The items were seized.
The trio were taken to Penrith Police Station. The driver of the vehicle, a 19-year-old man, was charged with 12 offences including police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously (Skye’s Law), suspended driver, negligent driving and speed dangerous to the public.
His passenger, a 31-year-old man, was charged with possess prohibited drug and an outstanding warrant.
Both men were refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court today (Friday 8 December 2017).
The third man, aged 18, was charged with possess knife in a public place. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday 16 January 2017.
