A car chase that began at the Queensland-NSW border ended at Wardell yesterday, Tuesday, December 3.
Police were alerted by Queensland Police that an SUV – which was allegedly driving dangerously – had crossed the border at Tweed Heads at 2.10pm yesterday and was being driven south along the motorway.
Police intercepted the SUV a short time later on the M1 at Cudgera Creek and attempted to stop the car.
When the driver allegedly failed to stop, a pursuit began headed south until road spikes were deployed at Wardell.
The car tyres were deflated and the SUV came to a stop at Wardell and a 31 year old Queensland man was arrested.
He was taken to Lismore Police Station where he was charged with police pursuit – not stopping and driving dangerously, being a learner not accompanied by driver/police officer/tester, exceeding a speed greater than 45km/h, driving under the influence of drugs, and refusing to submit to a breath test.
The man was refused bail and he faced Lismore Local Court today, Wednesday, December 4.
The information in this report was provided by NSW Police.
