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High-Speed Chase Ends in Hanau: Driver Arrested for Suspected Cannabis Transport

A high-speed pursuit on the A66 ended in Hanau. The driver, suspected of carrying cannabis, faces charges and potential risks to other road users.

In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are...
In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are many cars moving on the road. On either side of the road, we see grass and trees. This picture is clicked outside the city.

High-Speed Chase Ends in Hanau: Driver Arrested for Suspected Cannabis Transport

A high-speed chase ended in Hanau after a black SUV, suspected of carrying cannabis, fled police on the A66 motorway. The driver, a 20-year-old from Hanau, was apprehended on Steinheimer Straße. Police in Maintal initially detected the strong odor of cannabis inside the speeding SUV. The vehicle attempted to evade them by fleeing onto the A66 motorway, heading towards Hanau. Witnesses are urged to contact Maintal Police Station (+49 6181 43020) for any information. The driver was eventually stopped in Hanau, where investigations are ongoing to assess if other road users were put at risk. The driver was required to provide a blood sample, and both their driver’s license and the vehicle were seized. The local police department in Hanau is leading the investigation. The driver of the black SUV, a 20-year-old from Hanau, was apprehended after a high-speed chase. Police suspect the vehicle was carrying cannabis. Investigations continue to determine if other road users were endangered.

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