Driver Breaks Through German-Dutch Border Checkpoint, Pursued by Police

The suspect was apprehended after a high-speed chase on the A31 highway, causing damage to police vehicles but resulting in no injuries.

A driver evaded a federal police checkpoint at the German-Dutch border near Bunde, sparking a police pursuit.
The chase spanned the A31 highway in Emsland, with the suspect initially heading south before reversing direction toward the north.
Police deployed stop sticks to puncture the suspect's tires, ultimately stopping the vehicle, which sustained significant damage.
No injuries were reported, though several police vehicles were damaged during the operation.
The incident occurred amidst increased stationary border checks implemented since September 2024 under orders from the German Interior Ministry.