Police claim gun found after police car rammed north of Coffs Harbour

Two people to face court after dangerous pursuit ends on dirt track north of Coffs Harbour

Two people were arrested after a police pursuit north of Coffs Harbour on Monday.

Two people have been charged after police say they uncovered a shotgun following a dangerous pursuit around Coffs Harbour’s northern beaches.

On Monday afternoon police pulled up behind a Landcruiser, allegedly driven by a 28-year-old woman, stopped in the middle of the road on Warrawee Street, Sapphire Beach – about 10 km north of Coffs Harbour.

Moments later it is alleged another vehicle, a black Holden Commodore, pulled in between the vehicles and obstructed the Coffs/Clarence police officer.

It will be alleged the drivers of both vehicles stopped and had a brief conversation before the Landcruiser performed a U-turn and drove at the police vehicle, ramming the front of the police car.

The Landcruiser and the Commodore allegedly sped from the scene and a pursuit commenced, however, it was terminated due to safety concerns.

Minutes later the Commodore was seen heading west on Smiths Road, Emerald Beach and onto a dirt road and when officers caught up with the vehicle, which had become struck on the dirt track, a short foot pursuit occurred

A a 27-year-old man was arrested and while police were at the scene, the 28-year-old woman returned in the Landcruiser. She was also arrested.

Police will further allege that a search of the Commodore uncovered a double-barrel shotgun on the front passenger’s seat, and both vehicles were confirmed stolen.

The pair were taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station where the man was charged with police pursuit, disqualified driver, drive manner dangerous, use vehicle to avoid apprehension, possess ammunition and unauthorised firearm.

The woman was charged with police pursuit, possess drugs, drive manner dangerous, drive stolen conveyance.

They were both refused bail and will appear in Coffs Harbour Local Court on Tuesday August 10.