Police have arrested a woman leaving a NSW hotspot who allegedly evaded a COVID-19 checkpoint.
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About 4am on Wednesday 30 December, a grey Volkswagen Passat station wagon allegedly evaded the Chandlers Creek checkpoint, in East Gippsland at a fast rate of speed.
A pursuit was initiated but soon terminated owing to increasing risk to the community, caused by the alleged manner of the woman's driving.
Police allege the 57-year-old Bateau Bay (NSW) woman had earlier attempted to enter Victoria and was directed to return to New South Wales and make application for a permit to enter the State.
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An off-duty police officer spotted the woman driving near Nhill, allegedly en route to South Australia, about 5pm this afternoon.
A coordinated response by general duties police, highway patrol and detectives from Western Region ensured a safe resolution.
Police successfully a deployed tyre deflation device on Western Highway about 6pm.
The woman was arrested without incident and will be assessed and interviewed at a later date by detectives for offences including conduct endangering life, failing to stop on police direction and contravening Chief Health Officer directions.