he refuses to submit to a customs check and flees

Customs pursued a driver who fled after refusing to submit to a check in Pamiers. The chase ended as a precaution, following a decision by the police, near Bonnac, this Tuesday late in the afternoon.

The end of the afternoon of Tuesday, November 12 was eventful for the Ariège customs service. Indeed, “a driver forced a Customs roadblock in Pamiers before fleeing in the direction of Bonnac,” reports La Dépatch du Midi. Indeed, despite the orders of customs officers, the driver continued his route without causing any damage or injuries. “The Customs Department did not wish to specify whether this vehicle was known or had been reported earlier in the day,” declared the Regional daily.

“to avoid any risk for passers-by and local residents”

The officers then began a chase, following the vehicle to Bonnac. The pursuit extended to the Lafargue district, before heading towards the center of the town. Also, to avoid any risk for passers-by and local residents, Customs finally decided to let the individual go.

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