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Former rich lister’s drink-driving spat with police revealed

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Wealthy property developer and former rich lister John Butterfield became involved in a Christmas Day dispute with police after performing a U-turn ahead of a roadside checkpoint.

The maneuver prompted officers to initiate a pursuit, which proceeded at a low speed before culminating in the confrontation. The incident, which centered on drink-driving enforcement, has now been publicly revealed.

The event highlights a notable brush with law enforcement involving a high-profile figure during the holiday period, drawing public attention to the circumstances surrounding the traffic stop and subsequent standoff.

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