A disqualified driver is facing charges on alleged possession of drugs, counterfeit money and illicit tobacco products.
Police from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol arrested the 47-year-old male from Toukley following a police pursuit on Thursday afternoon, July 10.
At about 2.24pm police attempted to stop a black Harley Davidson on Evans Rd, Toukley, but it is alleged the motorcycle rider failed to stop and accelerated, engaging police in a pursuit.
The pursuit, at times reaching speeds of up to 120km/h, continued through several streets of Toukley before stopping outside a residential address in Pearce Ave.
The 47-year-old male rider was detained and placed under arrest.
Inquiries revealed he was disqualified from driving or riding until 2032.
A subsequent search of his bag located methylamphetamine, $10,000 in counterfeit $100 notes and an amount of illicit tobacco products.
The man was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with five offences including: Police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously (2nd+ offence); drive while disqualified (2nd+offence); possess tobacco products with intent to defraud revenue; possess counterfeit money; and possess drug.
Police also allege the man is a declared member of an outlaw motorcycle gang.
He was refused bail by police to appear before Wyong Local Court where he was again refused bail to reappear on July 25.
The motorcycle being ridden was also impounded for three months under S239(1)(a) of the Road Transport Act 2013.
