Two people arrested after high speed chase in Far North

Thursday 24 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 24 Jul 2025, 3:01pm

A driver and passenger were arrested after allegedly fleeing from police at high speed near Horeke on Wednesday. The vehicle, a black Holden Commodore with false plates, was impounded after it nearly crashed into a ditch. Police say drugs and drug utensils were also found in the car.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 24 Jul 2025, 1:53pm

   Speeding driver in Far North lands in court over drug, driving offences (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 24 Jul 2025, 2:16pm

   Driver arrested after speeding, drugs found in impounded car (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 24 Jul 2025, 3:01pm

   Northland pair arrested, car impounded after fleeing at high speed (opens in new tab)