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Officers open fire during car chase

Officers open fire during car chase

Police officers opened fire during a car chase in northern Athens, as they attempted to stop a vehicle and arrest the driver.

A video published on Thursday shows at least seven policers officers trying to stop a vehicle while on foot. They had earlier signaled the driver to stop the vehicle for police check, but he fled crashing into a police motorcycle before fleeing.

With the vehicle is driving away, the video ends with a police shot heard

The 26-year-old was later apprehended in the area with drugs being found in his possession.

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