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Werneuchen (dpa / bb) - A 23-year-old motorist fleeing at excessive speed was stopped by the police in Werneuchen (Barnim district).

The Berliner wanted to evade a police check near the Werneuchen airfield on Tuesday night, the Police Department East announced on Wednesday.

He tried to shake off the radio car.

He was then caught in a parking bay in the old town.

Citizens had previously given information about illegal car races.

The 23-year-old is known to the police and does not have a driving license.

He was also under the influence of narcotics.

Firecrackers of Eastern European production and counterfeit money were discovered with him.

The car was secured and a preliminary investigation was initiated.

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