A man has been charged as investigations continue after police dog squad vehicle was struck and a large gathering of vehicles caused serious traffic disruptions on the Gateway Motorway this morning, 29 March.
Shortly after 2am, police received reports of a red Holden Commadore utility attempting to force its way into a Holt Steet business at Eagle Farm, causing damage to gates.
The same ute was observed on the Gateway Motorway at Murarrie a short time later with another vehicle.
The ute then reversed into the police dog squad vehicle before accelerating away at speed.
Both the officer and police dog were not hurt in the incident.
Multiple police crews responded, with officers stopping a Ford Falcon sedan at Hamilton, allegedly involved in the Gateway Motorway incident.
The alleged driver, a 31-year-old Loganlea, has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlawful conduct participates in hooning group activity, wilfully causing motor vehicle to lose traction on road if defective, wilfully making excessive noise or smoke and obstruct police.
He has been refused police bail to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow, 30 March.
Two passengers, a 21-year-old Wavell Heights woman and 16-year-old North Lakes girl, were released.
Police seized items and the sedan as part of ongoing investigations. Further arrests and charges are expected.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or who may have dashcam footage is urged to contact police.
Investigations are ongoing.
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