Teenage woman to appear in court after dramatic car search
UPDATE 9.30AM: A QUEENSLAND police spokesperson confirmed two people were arrested yesterday following a routine car search yesterday afternoon.
"I can confirm that an 18-year-old Berserker woman has been issued with a notice to appear for possession of dangerous drugs," the spokesperson said.
"A 24-year-old male passenger was also taken into custody and is currently assisting police with their investigations."
BREAKING (Yesterday): TWO people are in police custody after a routine car search turned dramatic today.
Initial reports suggest police were searching a vehicle and its passengers in Berserker this afternoon when they located drugs on a young passenger.
Further reports suggest a second passenger was then searched and when more drugs were found, the offender attempted to flee on foot.
Police took chase and were quick to apprehend the man at the intersection of Clifton and Ford Sts.
Both passengers were arrested at the scene and are expected to be transported to the Rockhampton watch house for further questioning.