Police say a woman was charged with drug offences and failing to stop her vehicle on Valentines Day.
NSW Police say, ‘About 11.05pm on Saturday 14 February, police from Ballina Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a hatchback on Langs Way, Woodburn’.
‘When the vehicle failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated where the vehicle allegedly reached speed of up to 200KPH. The pursuit was terminated due to safety concerns, before the hatchback crashed near Wardell.
Police arrested the driver – a 33-year-old woman – nearby, allegedly locating prohibited drugs after searching the woman and vehicle. She was taken to Ballina Police Station where an oral fluid test returned positive for cannabis, methamphetamine and cocaine.
‘She was charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly, possess prohibited drug and class A vehicle exceed speed limit greater than 45KPH. She will appear before Ballina Local Court on Thursday 26 February 2026. The oral fluid test has been sent away for analysis’, say police.
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