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MAN AND TEENAGER ARRESTED OVER POLICE CHASE

A man and a teenage girl have been arrested, after allegedly ramming a police car and being caught with drugs and weapons on the far north coast.

Police were called to Smiths Creek address at about 12.30 this afternoon after reports of a disturbance, and began following a silver Holden Commodore after it was driven off at speed.

At one point, the 28-year-old male driver of the Commodore allegedly rammed a police car, before going down an embankment.

He then allegedly fled on foot into nearby bushland.

Officers pursued him, and used pepper spray, before arresting him.

A 14-year-old female passenger was also arrested for breach of bail offences.

Police searched the car and allegedly found methylamphetamine, ammunition, cash, a taser, and several weapons including tomahawks, knives and a machete.

Both are facing court.

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