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A van driver was arrested following a police pursuit in Ypsonas, Limassol, on Thursday morning.
The incident began when police officers attempted to stop the vehicle for an inspection. According to initial information, the driver failed to comply and continued driving.
Police officers pursued the van and fired warning shots during the operation.
The driver allegedly struck two parked vehicles while attempting to evade police before the van was eventually brought to a stop.
Additional police officers were deployed to the area, where the driver was taken into custody.
The van's passenger was also being checked by authorities.
Several members of the public were at the scene as police dealt with the incident. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the chase were not immediately available.
