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Motorist spun out

16/04/2009

A DRUG-AFFECTED motorist drove three times around the roundabout at the Racecourse Road bypass on-ramp before being nabbed by police.
An off-duty police officercalled triple zero after witnessing a car being driven erratically on GoodFriday about 7.30pm.
Police later intercepted the car on McGregor Road. They located drugs after searching the vehicle.
A 25-year-old woman from the Pakenham area faces charges for driving under the influence, dangerous driving and drug offences.

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