Police arrested four people after a vehicle bearing false number plates evaded police in Melbourne’s southeast this morning.
Investigators were told a suspicious vehicle was seen on Fernlea Avenue, Rowville.
Police sighted a Black Audi A3 bearing false registration plates on Stud Road, Wheelers Hill about 3.40am
Police attempted to intercept the Audi on Ferntree Gully Road
With Air Wing assistance, the officers followed the vehicle along Ferntree Gully Road through Wheelers Hill and Hampton Park.
Police successfully deployed stop sticks on Belgrave-Hallam Road, and the Audi came to a stop in Willow Drive, Hampton Park.
All four occupants then ran inside an address.
A search of the vehicle revealed drugs and weapons.
Officers set up a cordon and entered the premises where a 22-year-old Hampton Park man, a 30-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, both from Berwick and a 32-year-old woman from Croydon were arrested.
No one was injured during the incident. All vehicles involved sustained moderate damage.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
