A learner driver has been busted after clocking more than double the speed limit during a police chase near Breeza.
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On Sunday, the 20-year-old woman failed to stop for officers on Kamilaroi Highway, police say.
During the pursuit, it's alleged she reached speeds of 240km/h in a 110km/h zone.
When police pulled the blue Ford Falcon over, the driver was found to not only be a learner driver, but one whose license was suspended.
Officers conducted a search of the car, and found an unspecified amount of 'Ice' and drug paraphernalia.
Police say two male passengers were spoken to, with their inquiries into these finds continuing.
The driver was arrested and taken back to Gunnedah Police Station.
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She was charged with driving recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, driving while suspended, Class A motor vehicle speeding (over 45 km/h) and police pursuit.
The woman was granted conditional bail and is set to appear before Gunnedah Local Court on July 7.
