Taichung Police Encircle Fraud Ring Mule, Firing a Shot to Subdue the Fleeing Suspect
While pursuing a fraud ring 'mule' in Taichung, police were rammed by the suspect's vehicle. Officers gave chase and fired a shot to intercept the car on Expressway 74, successfully arresting him without injuries.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 23rd) While pursuing a fraud ring "mule" surnamed Lu in downtown Taichung tonight, the Criminal Investigation Bureau and Taichung police were rammed by the suspect's vehicle as he attempted to flee. Officers continued to tail and pursue him, firing one shot during the process to successfully stop the vehicle and arrest the suspect. He will be transferred for prosecution according to law after police interrogation.
The Wuri Precinct of the Taichung City Police Department stated today that the Wuri Precinct, the Telecommunications Investigation Corps of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, and the Criminal Investigation Corps of the Taichung City Police Department were jointly investigating a fraud ring case. At past 6 p.m. tonight, they located the whereabouts of the involved mule, surnamed Lu.
When the task force first attempted an interception in downtown Taichung, Lu rammed their unmarked police vehicle with his car. The police trailed him closely and conducted an interception and encirclement operation in front of the eastbound Xitun Underpass on Expressway 74. During this process, an officer fired one shot from a firearm, successfully arresting Lu.
Police stated that no one was injured at the scene, and relevant evidence was seized from the vehicle. After questioning, the entire case was transferred to the Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on charges including fraud. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150423
The Wuri Precinct of the Taichung City Police Department stated today that the Wuri Precinct, the Telecommunications Investigation Corps of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, and the Criminal Investigation Corps of the Taichung City Police Department were jointly investigating a fraud ring case. At past 6 p.m. tonight, they located the whereabouts of the involved mule, surnamed Lu.
When the task force first attempted an interception in downtown Taichung, Lu rammed their unmarked police vehicle with his car. The police trailed him closely and conducted an interception and encirclement operation in front of the eastbound Xitun Underpass on Expressway 74. During this process, an officer fired one shot from a firearm, successfully arresting Lu.
Police stated that no one was injured at the scene, and relevant evidence was seized from the vehicle. After questioning, the entire case was transferred to the Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on charges including fraud. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150423