Qld: Two charged after pursuit on the Gold Coast

AAP General News (Australia)
12-27-2007
Qld: Two charged after pursuit on the Gold Coast

Police say a drunk driver in a stolen car has led officers on a pursuit through Surfers
Paradise on the Gold Coast overnight.

They say the officers spotted the car travelling at high speed without headlights on
the Gold Coast Highway .. about 11.25 (AEST) last night.

After a check allegedly revealed the vehicle was stolen .. they gave chase .. and eventually
used tyre spikes to bring the car to a halt.

The 31-year-old driver from Paradise Point has been charged with dangerous operation
of a motor vehicle .. unlawful use of a motor vehicle .. drink driving and evading police.

A 21-year-old passenger from Labrador has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

Both will appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.

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KEYWORD: PURSUIT (BRISBANE)

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