A Mongrel Mob gang associate has been arrested and faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing police and driving dangerously across Auckland’s motorway network overnight.
Inspector Juliet Burgess said the vehicle was seen speeding along the Southern Motorway near Greenlane at around 11.30pm.
“The driver failed to stop, before conducting a U-turn and driving the wrong way up a southbound on-ramp.
“No pursuit was initiated, but the police Eagle helicopter located the vehicle driving dangerously on the Mount Wellington Highway and through Ōtāhuhu.”
Burgess said the helicopter continued to follow the vehicle, providing updates as it re-entered the motorway, heading north at excessive speed, then exited and re-entered the motorway on the North Shore before heading south.
“The vehicle eventually exited the motorway at Ramarama before it stopped at Drury and the driver fled on foot.
“He hid behind two large water tanks but couldn’t evade Eagle as ground staff were soon there to take him into custody.”
A 34-year old man is scheduled to appear in Auckland District Court charged with failing to stop, reckless driving, resisting police and possession of a knife.
He is also suspected of having driven while over the legal alcohol limit and further charges cannot be ruled out, Burgess added.
