Woman allegedly busted driving unlicensed while under the influence of date-rape drug
A Queensland woman has allegedly been busted driving unlicensed while under the influence of a date-rape drug.
Emergency services were called to Chandler — in Brisbane’s south east — about 9.15am on Friday to reports a stationary car was stopped in the middle of Toronto Rd.
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Queensland Police will allege the pair ignored the advice of emergency services personnel and drove away from the scene.
They were alleged intercepted and arrested by police officers several hundred metres away, on Camrose Street.
Driving offences of this nature can put lives at significant risk, Senior Sergeant David Candale said.
“Easter is one of our busiest times on the roads, and police are increasing roadside breath and drug testing to help keep all roads users safe,” he said.
“Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a major cause of fatal and serious traffic crashes.”
“There is no excuse for putting our community, your passengers, or yourself at risk by driving when you are under the influence.”
The 23-year-old Belmont woman has been charged with one count each of driving under the influence and driving without a licence.
She is expected to appear before Cleveland Magistrates Court on May 12.
The 45-year-old Carbrook man has been issued with a drug diversion for possessing dangerous drugs and fail to properly dispose of a needle.
Gamma Hydroxybutyrate, known as GHB, is an illicit substance that works as a depressant on the nervous system.
The party drug, which slows down messages travelling between the brain and body, has been linked to date rapes and sexual assaults.
As of April 11, 10 lives have been lost on Brisbane roads.
Nine of those lives have been lost in Brisbane’s south, which is four more fatalities than this time last year.
Originally published on 7NEWS
