Three held after Mercedes drug chase in Mong Kok
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Police arrested three people after a black Mercedes allegedly fled an attempted interception in Mong Kok at about 4.45pm on Monday, triggering a dangerous chase through Nathan Road and nearby streets during a suspected narcotics operation. The case left a police officer injured, damaged multiple vehicles and ended with suspects facing six alleged offences after a Yau Tsim District Crime Squad investigation using surveillance footage, including the force's SmartView network.
Key Points
- The suspects are two local men and a 19-year-old mainland woman, aged between 19 and 46, according to police.
- Police said the driver was disqualified and is suspected of furious driving, driving while disqualified and driving without third-party insurance.
- Investigators also listed trafficking in dangerous drugs, possession of Part 1 poisons and assisting an offender among the alleged offences.
- The incident began when a uniformed patrol saw a slow-moving black Mercedes on Nathan Road with the driver using a mobile phone.
- After officers moved in, the car picked up a male passenger, sped off, ran red lights and struck several vehicles while heading toward Gascoigne Road.
Why It Matters
The case points to the risks officers and road users face when suspects try to break through police interception in one of Kowloon's busiest districts. It also shows police reliance on district crime investigators and the SmartView camera network to trace suspects after a fast-moving street incident.