Source: New Zealand Police
A motorcyclist’s decision to flee saw his wheels impounded and a variety of illicit drug items seized this morning.
The Papatoetoe man was also allegedly found to be nearly twice the legal breath alcohol limit.
A unit located the Harley Davidson on Great South Road, Papatoetoe at around 1.38am.
Counties Manukau West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey says two people were on the bike at the time.
“Due to the driving behaviour, the unit activated lights and siren to stop the bike,” he says.
“The rider has failed to stop and sped away from the unit at high speed and was seen running a red light.”
The Harley Davidson wasn’t pursued, but the Police Eagle helicopter deployed overhead and tracked its movements.
“Eagle located the motorcycle heading into a Papatoetoe property, attempting to hide in a garage,” Senior Sergeant Albrey says.
“Ground units attended the address and located both the rider and his passenger.”
While at the rider’s property, Police made further illicit discoveries.
This included a bag of cannabis, a cannabis plant and methamphetamine utensils.
Senior Sergeant Albrey says the rider appeared intoxicated and allegedly returned a breath alcohol result of 441mcg.
The 48-year-old man will be summonsed to court for the drink driving offence, with enquiries ongoing into the drug offences.
“Operating any vehicle or motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol is extremely risky,” Senior Sergeant Albrey says.
“It’s fortunate that the rider, his passenger or anyone else in the community wasn’t injured as a result of his actions last night.”
The passenger on the motorcycle, a 34-year-old woman, was also arrested for an unrelated warrant to arrest.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
