David Mark Russell, Luther Blake arrested after alleged $15m meth bust

Two Queensland men have been identified after they were arrested for allegedly fleeing police in the Riverina while in possession of 60kg of meth. See if they made bail.

David Mark Russell and Luther Blake have faced Young Local Court following an alleged bust in the Riverina. Picture: NSW Police

Two men have been named after being allegedly found with $15m worth of ice following a police chase in southern NSW.

On Thursday morning, officers from Riverina Hwy Patrol detected a Kia Carnival passenger van allegedly travelling 144km/hr in a 110km/hr zone on the Hume Highway at Tumblong, east of Wagga.

Police stopped the vehicle to speak with the alleged driver, David Mark Russell, 30, who underwent a roadside drug test.

It is alleged that after returning a positive result, police attempted to arrest Mr Russell before he sped from the scene, starting a police pursuit.

Police put out road spikes near Attwood Rd, Burra Creek to stop the vehicle and the 30-year-old and his passenger, Luther Blake, 27, allegedly ran into a nearby paddock.

Following a short chase on foot, the men were arrested nearby and taken to Cootamundra Police Station.

The 60 kilograms of methamphetamine allegedly seized by police. Picture: NSW Police Force.

Police searched the Kia van and allegedly found 60kg of meth, a rifle magazine and ammunition.

The drugs have an estimated potential street value of $15 million.

Mr Russell was charged with supply large commercial quantity prohibited drug, possess prohibited drug, two counts of police pursuit – not stop – drive at speed, drive motor vehicle while license suspended, and escape police custody.

Mr Blake was charged with supply large commercial quantity prohibited drug and possess prohibited drug.

The two men, both from Queensland, appeared in Young Local Court on Friday and made no application for bail.

Their matters were adjourned to Cootamundra Local Court for committal mention on May 1.