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Police Seize Licences After Two Dutch Drivers Caught Speeding Under Suspected Influence

Criminal investigations are underway and vehicles have been taken as authorities probe dangerous driving and a separate shooting in Rotterdam.

Overview

  • A 40-year-old Rotterdam man was stopped after being seen driving 246 km/h on the A15 and A16, tested positive for alcohol and drugs, was arrested, and had his licence and car seized on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving under the influence.
  • In Rotterdam-Schiebroek a car carrying two people was shot at with multiple shell casings found, no one was injured, the vehicle was seized for forensics, and police say the probe is ongoing.
  • A 23-year-old man from Eindhoven was stopped on the A3 in Germany after dangerous manoeuvres and speeds up to 235 km/h, tested positive for cannabis, had his licence taken and now faces a criminal investigation.
  • The Eindhoven driver paid a €10,000 surety and was collected by his father after police action; he told officers he uses cannabis regularly for work at a coffeeshop but showed no reported remorse.
  • Authorities in both countries used on-the-spot testing, immediate licence withdrawal and vehicle seizures to remove dangerous drivers and warn that such behaviour risks serious accidents and likely criminal prosecution.