A MAN and a woman have been arrested after the discovery of a hydroponic set-up following a police pursuit in Bathurst yesterday.
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Officers from Chifley Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop a silver Ford Falcon on Lambert Street shortly before 3pm on Sunday.
The vehicle failed to stop and drove onto the front lawn of a home on Lambert Street. The driver got out and ran into the premises.
Police arrested a 33-year-old man inside the home and further inquires revealed him to be unlicensed.
He was subjected to a random drug test which returned a positive result. The test will be sent for further laboratory analysis.
While at the home, police allegedly discovered a hydroponic set-up, equipment and a number of cannabis plants.
A 21-year-old woman was also arrested and issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for cultivate prohibited plant (small quantity) to appear at Bathurst Local Court on Monday, March 6.
The man was released pending further inquiries.
Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy from the state’s Traffic and Highway Patrol Command said the arrest highlighted the presence of highway patrol officers on NSW roads.
“Whilst our focus will always be road safety, our officers are there to ensure that those committing other crimes are prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” Assistant Commissioner Corboy said.
“What started out as a routine traffic stop has led the discovery of a drug cultivation operation and a woman before the courts.
“This highlights the commitment of our highway patrol officers in identifying, investigating, and putting those responsible before the courts.”