A Hoppers Crosisng man’s facing driving and drug charges.
It follows an incident where the man allegedly evaded police in a silver Mitsubishi Pajero overnight, before dumping the vehicle and fleeing.
“Police, as part of Operation Shows, approached a stationary silver Mitsubishi Pajero in Don Avenue about 12am,” police said in a statement.
“The Mitsubishi allegedly took off at a fast rate of speed.
“Despite police attempting to intercept the Mitsubishi by activating lights and sirens, the vehicle allegedly failed to stop.
“Police kept eyes on the Mitsubishi as it was allegedly dumped at a property on Durham Crescent.
“Officers quickly moved in and arrested four men and a woman in a nearby backyard.”
Four men and a woman were arrested, with three people released pending further inquiries and a fourth bailed on unrelated matters.
The 40-year-old Hoppers Crossing man was charged with evade police, possess controlled weapon, posses methamphetamine and driving offences.
Meanwhile four teenagers have been arrested after evading police across Wyndham.
Officers tried to stop a Saab they noticed being driven erratically around midnight.. but the driver didn’t stop.
The vehicle was dumped in Wyndham Vale after stop sticks were used.. with two boys and two girls arrested.
