During a vehicle check, officers found a large quantity of narcotics inside the car. When the driver realized this, he accelerated, dragging the officer several hundred meters. The injured colleague fired a warning shot, after which the driver stopped the vehicle on Industrieweg. The driver, an 18-year-old man from Rotterdam, was arrested on suspicion of attempted manslaughter/serious assault and possession of hard drugs. Two other occupants fled and have not yet been arrested. The police are investigating and would like to identify these two occupants. If you have information, you can also report it completely anonymously via Meld Misdaad Anoniem.
Police Force
Source published: 1 January 26
Police Officer Injured During Vehicle Check; One Suspect Arrested
Gebied: Rotterdam
On Wednesday evening, December 31 at 11:20 PM, officers checked a vehicle on Giessenweg in Rotterdam. A police officer was injured after being dragged by the car. The police are investigating. The driver was arrested; two other occupants are still being sought.
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