Gendarmes, KPSM, involved in car chase, several vehicles damaged | THE DAILY HERALD

Gendarmes and KPSM officers seen at the end of the chase (John Halley photo).

COLE BAY—A suspect was reportedly arrested and several vehicles damaged following a high-speed chase from Bellevue to Cole Bay on Tuesday afternoon. Gendarmes and KPSM officers collaborated on the chase.

  Commandant of the Gendarmerie, Lt. Colonel Maxime Wintzer-Wekind, explained the chase occurred because a car refused to be controlled on the French side, its driver then fleeing to the Dutch side. He confirmed some vehicles were damaged on the French side during the pursuit but gave no further details. The investigation is on-going.

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The damaged white Suzuki Vitara reportedly driven by the suspect (John Halley photo).

  The chase ended in an alley off Union Road close to the Salvation Army premises. It was understood the suspect was driving a white Suzuki Vitara. It was not known how many vehicles belonging to members of the public were damaged.

Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/gendarmes-kpsm-involved-in-car-chase-several-vehicles-damaged

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