Tunisian tourist tries to outrun Karon cops, chase ends in arrest

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Karon Police via The Phuket News

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

A reckless Tunisian tourist led Karon Police on a dramatic chase after blowing through a checkpoint along Karon Beach Road last night.

 

At 8.08pm yesterday, February 4, officers stationed on Patak Road, near the southern end of Karon Beach, signalled for a red Honda Scoopy motorcycle to stop. However, the rider, identified as 23 year old Samir Brki, ignored their orders and swerved into oncoming traffic before speeding off.

 

Police immediately gave chase, pursuing Brki with a motorcycle and patrol car. The chase ended 300 metres away, near a hotel entrance on Patak Road, where officers managed to apprehend him.

 

 

A search of Brki revealed no illegal items but police discovered he did not have a valid driver’s licence. His motorcycle was seized, and he was arrested before being taken to Karon Police Station for further legal proceedings.

 

Police have yet to confirm if additional charges will be filed for evading the checkpoint but police continue to crack down on reckless behaviour on Phuket’s roads, reported The Phuket News.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-02-05

 

 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Police immediately gave chase, pursuing Brki with a motorcycle and patrol car. The chase ended 300 metres away, near a hotel entrance on Patak Road, where officers managed to apprehend him.

Well he didn't get very far.

[thesetat]

41 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Well he didn't get very far.

Hehe yeah... not really a chase as one would expect.