In the early hours of Sunday morning, around 3 AM, a police chase unfolded in Helsinki and Vantaa as a driver attempted to escape authorities in a personal vehicle. The police response was swift, with multiple units involved in the pursuit after the vehicle fled, with initial sightings occurring on Tapulikaupungintie in Helsinki.

The vehicle was found abandoned shortly thereafter, but the suspected driver was apprehended moments later at the intersection of Ylästöntie and Kirkkotie in Vantaa. According to the police command center, the chase lasted approximately 15 to 20 minutes and engaged over 20 police units, including those from Vantaa, emphasizing the seriousness of the incident.

The driver is currently suspected of gross endangerment of traffic safety and driving under the influence, as investigators continue to assess the events surrounding the chase. Police did not comment on the speed of the driver's driving during the pursuit, leaving some details about the incident still unclear as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances that led to the attempted escape from law enforcement.