Police have charged two people with a string of drug‑related offences after a late‑night vehicle intercept on the Bruce Highway near Aloomba on January 8.
Officers allege they attempted to stop the vehicle around midnight, but the driver failed to pull over. A tyre‑deflation device was then deployed, bringing the car to a halt shortly afterwards.
According to police, the 39‑year‑old Kamerunga man fled into nearby cane fields, where he was tracked down by a police dog following a brief search. A 34‑year‑old Freshwater woman remained with the vehicle.
It’s further alleged that officers located a significant quantity of methylamphetamine, prescription medication and drug‑related paraphernalia inside the car.
In total, the pair face 14 charges, including possessing dangerous drugs, possessing drug utensils, evasion, obstructing police and unlicensed driving.
Both were scheduled to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court January 9.
