A FRANKSTON man has been charged for allegedly running from police with around $50,000 worth of drugs in his bag.
In a statement, police say they spotted a BMW motorbike speeding on Clyde-Five Ways Road at 12.30pm on 8 March. After intercepting the bike, the driver allegedly ran away. Police chased the driver on foot and arrested him at a petrol station. They say they found drugs in his bag with a street value of $50,000.
A 34-year-old Frankston man has been charged with 15 offences, including traffick and possess drugs of dependence, resist a police officer, drive whilst disqualified, possess fraudulent/altered licence, and affixing a false registration plate. His motorbike was impounded and he was bailed to attend Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 8 April.
First published in the Frankston Times – 26th March 2024
