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Haarlem man arrested after reckless drive under the influence

A 36-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested after driving at high speeds and colliding with several parked vehicles in a Zwaanshoek residential neighborhood around 1:00 AM. Despite the damage, the driver continued to circle the area until he was apprehended by police, who found him to be under the influence of multiple substances. A blood test is currently being conducted to determine the specific substances involved in the incident.

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