A man is due to front court today on drug supply and driving offences after he was arrested at Lambton early Wednesday morning.
Patrolling police noticed two motorbikes without number plates travelling at high speed along Lambton Road at Broadmeadow just after 1.00am but lost sight of them.
A short time later they noticed a man standing beside a motorbike in Pride Avenue.
Police say he threw the bike down on the ground and tried to run away but was apprehended.
It's alleged he was carrying $17,000 in cash and quantities of Cannabis and Ice in a bum bag.
The 27-year-old has been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today charged with several offences including drive recklessly/furiously, deal with the proceeds of crime and possess and supply prohibited drug.
