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An 18-year-old man is due to appear in court after a vehicle was spiked in the Pūhoi Tunnel and two people were tracked down by the Police Eagle helicopter following an incident near Warkworth.
About 8.25pm on Thursday night, Police spotted a vehicle on Waiwhui Conical Peak Road, Warkworth, allegedly travelling at nearly twice the posted speed limit.
Waitematā Road policing manager Inspector Jason Edwards said the unit signalled for the vehicle to stop, however it failed to do so.
“No pursuit was initiated, but police were able to track the vehicle as it travelled south before being successfully spiked in the Puhoi tunnel,” Edwards said.
The vehicle was quickly abandoned and two people were seen running into nearby bush.
Edwards said the Police Eagle helicopter was swiftly overhead and able to follow the pair as they attempted to evade police.
A man and woman were taken into custody a short time later.
Edwards said he was pleased police had been able to bring the incident to a swift conclusion.
“This reckless behaviour puts people’s safety at risk and police remain committed to reducing the risk of harm by getting dangerous drivers off the road,” he said.
An 18-year-old man will appear in North Shore District Court on Wednesday charged with failing to stop, driving while disqualified and possession of cannabis.
