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Speeding driver on A4 stopped after police chase in Nieuw-West

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Amsterdam after leading police on a high-speed chase that began on the A4 and ended in the Nieuw-West district. The suspect was taken into custody for driving without a license and for possessing a large quantity of suspected stolen computer chips.

A 27-year-old driver was arrested early Tuesday morning following a high-speed police pursuit that began on the A4 near Schiphol. Royal Marechaussee officers attempted to pull the vehicle over around 3:30 a.m. for speeding, but the driver fled into the Nieuw-West district of Amsterdam. Assisted by local police, authorities eventually intercepted the vehicle at the roundabout of Derkinderenstraat and Postjesweg, where the two occupants attempted to escape on foot. While a passenger managed to flee, the driver was quickly apprehended nearby.

Upon investigation, officers discovered that the driver was operating the vehicle without a valid license. Furthermore, the car was found to be loaded with a large quantity of computer chips, leading to charges of theft. The suspect remains in custody as authorities continue to investigate the origin of the stolen goods and search for the second individual who escaped the scene.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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