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High-Speed 50-Kilometer Police Chase in Upper Franconia Ends in Arrest

Live GPS coordination let patrols stop the fleeing driver without injuries.

Overview

  • Police attempted a traffic stop on the A73 around 23:15, and the driver fled via the B303 and B173 toward Naila, topping 200 km/h and running red lights.
  • The Einsatzzentrale in Bayreuth coordinated units using real-time GPS from patrol cars, enabling an interception of the Audi near Naila.
  • Officers found more than two grams of crystal meth in the vehicle, a rapid test indicated drug use, and a blood sample was taken at Klinikum Naila.
  • According to police, the man had no valid driving licence and is under investigation for narcotics offenses, illegal motor racing, endangering road traffic, and driving without a licence.
  • The Audi was seized as a potential instrument of the crime, and authorities reported no injuries and no damage to police vehicles.