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

BRISBANE, Dec 27 AAP - Police used tyre spikes to foil a drunk driver in a stolen car
in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Police observed a Hyundai travelling at high speed without headlights on the Gold Coast
Highway about 11.25pm (AEST) yesterday.

A check revealed the vehicle was stolen.

When police pursued, the car continued to speed and allegedly crossed onto the wrong
side of the road a number times to pass traffic.

Police then pulled out of the pursuit, and successfully deployed tyre spikes in Olympic Circuit.

Two men were detained by police.

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.

The 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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