Driver and bystander arrested in Vlissingen after crash; Police find drugs and knife
A 46-year-old woman from Vlissingen and a 48-year-old man from Dordrecht were arrested Friday evening after a crash in the city center, police reported.
The woman, who was under the influence of alcohol and in possession of hard drugs, crashed her car after refusing to stop for officers. The bystander was detained after officers discovered drugs, a knife, and illegal cigarettes on him.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Hellingbaan in central Vlissingen. Moments earlier, officers had noticed the woman’s erratic driving and signaled for her to pull over. Instead, she collided with a van and continued driving until her car struck a stone and came to a stop nearby.
When officers approached to speak with her, a passerby began interfering. Police said the man had a “visible bulge” under his shirt, prompting a search. Officers found drugs, illegal cigarettes, and a knife, leading to his arrest.
The woman’s car was searched, and police found drugs inside. She was taken into custody, and her driver’s license was confiscated.
