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A fleeing driver incident in Papakura last night has left one member of the Black Power gang without wheels.
At about 11.30pm, a Subaru Legacy passed a police patrol unit at speed on Beach Road.
Counties Manukau South area prevention manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says the Subaru entered the motorway and was signalled to stop, but failed to do so.
“Police did not pursue the vehicle as it turned its lights off and drove north on State Highway 1.
“Officers on the ground worked in conjunction with Police Camera Operators as the vehicle continued on and took the State Highway 20 exit.”
Inspector Hoyes says the Subaru came to a stop just after the Puhinui Road on-ramp, where officers attempted to take the driver into custody.
“The man has resisted arrest, and OC spray was used.
“He was taken into custody without further incident and his vehicle has also been impounded.
“This kind of unsafe driving puts both other motorists and the occupants of the car at risk of serious injury, or worse, and we will continue to take action.”
A 36-year-old man will appear in Papakura District Court today charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop, possession of an offensive weapon, resisting police and driving with excess breath alcohol.
