Two men from Berwick were arrested, among others, after a vehicle bearing false license plates evaded police in Melbourne’s southeast this morning.
Investigators were told a suspicious vehicle was seen on Fernlea Avenue, in Rowville, where officers spotted a black Audi R3 with false registration plates on Stud Road, Wheelers Hill around 3:40am on Tuesday, 1 April.
Police attempted to intercept the Audi on Ferntree Gully Road, and with the assistance of the Air Wing, the vehicle was followed through Wheelers Hill and Hampton Park.
Officers were then able to successfully deploy stop sticks on Belgrave-Hallam Road, with the Audi coming to a stop in Willow Drive, Hampton Park.
The four occupants then got out of the vehicle and ran inside an address.
A search of the vehicle revealed drugs and weapons.
Officers cordoned off and entered the premises, where they arrested two men, a 30-year-old and a 26-year-old, from Berwick, a 22-year-old man from Hampton Park and a 32-year-old woman from Croydon.
No one was injured during the incident, and all vehicles sustained moderate damage.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppers.com.au
