Bodycam captures foot chase through burning cane field

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Queensland, AU - Body-worn cameras have captured a dramatic police chase of a suspect through a burning cane field.

One man is now in custody after the pursuit, which began suddenly during a routine patrol.

Officers spotted “substantial smoke” rising from cane fields while patrolling on the Bruce Hwy in Queensland’s Mackay region about 11.40am on September 20.

According to Queensland Police, a man was seen running out of the paddock only to turn around and head back toward the flames.

The man had a dog with him.

The bodycam vision, released by police, shows officers moving through smoke-filled paddocks as they chased the alleged arsonist.

They eventually arrested the man and allegedly located a large quantity of drugs.

A 34-year-old man from Monkland is facing a total of 13 offences, including two counts of lighting vegetation fires, five counts of possessing dangerous drugs, trafficking in methylamphetamine, animal cruelty, and carrying a knife in public.

He also faces charges for possessing items linked to drug crimes and unlawfully possessing prescription medication, including dexamphetamine.

He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Proserpine Magistrates Court on November 10.