UPDATE: Two people are in custody and two firearms have been seized following this morning's high-speed police chase across Sydney. A man and a woman are now assisting officers with their inquiries. 9News DETAILS:
The wild chase began in Prestons about 9.30am when police were investigating property crimes and came across a suspect car, an allegedly stolen white Hyundai Sonata.
Superintendent Adam Whyte said officers followed the car and tried to stop them but the occupants drove off, sparking the chase.A gel blaster rifle was seized from the car.Footage shows the heavy damage sustained by the car following this collision as it continued to evade police.However, the pursuit broke off shortly after due to safety concerns, while PolAir monitored the Sonata from the sky.
Footage from the air showed the Sonata heading through multiple suburbs into North Parramatta - ultimately crossing from the city's south-west to the north-west in about 45 minutes.The car weaved through traffic from Prestons to North Rocks. The Sonata was seen driving at high speed, through red traffic lights, and on the wrong side of the road."It was clear the driver and passenger had no concern whatsoever for other motorists. The manner of driving was appalling," Whyte said.
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