A dramatic police chase unfolded in Mogán, Gran Canaria, on Sunday night when a 21-year-old man attempted to evade officers in a reckless bid to escape. The suspect, already known to law enforcement, was driving without a licence, without headlights, and in the wrong direction on several roads between Puerto Rico and Amadores.
When finally stopped, police discovered hashish, cocaine, and MDMA in his vehicle.
The incident occurred at around 9:30pm, when officers from the Mogán Local Police spotted the suspect behind the wheel along Avenida Mogán, in Puerto Rico. Recognising him from previous encounters and knowing he did not have a driving licence, they attempted to pull him over.
However, rather than complying, the driver sped away, heading towards Amadores via the GC-500, with his headlights switched off. During his escape, he drove into oncoming traffic, forcing vehicles to swerve and brake to avoid a collision.
The suspect's reckless actions did not stop there. He also ran a red light, ignored pedestrian crossings, and nearly hit several bystanders, who had to jump out of the way to avoid being knocked over.
A Collision and Continued Recklessness
As the chase intensified, the driver crashed into a roundabout, yet continued his escape. He then took an uphill one-way street in the wrong direction, overtook vehicles dangerously, and even drove through parking zones, nearly causing further crashes.
In a final desperate manoeuvre, he entered another road going against the flow of traffic, attempting risky overtakes before reaching a dead-end street where police had anticipated his path and blocked his way.
Trapped, the suspect turned his car towards the police vehicle, seemingly attempting to ram it, but failed. He then abandoned the car a few metres ahead and fled on foot across a field.
With support from several police patrols and two officers from the Guardia Civil, the suspect was eventually found hiding behind bushes and was arrested.
Drugs Seized and Medical Assistance Provided
Upon his capture, the suspect began vomiting and had to be attended to by an ambulance from the Canary Islands Health Service. After receiving medical attention, he was transported to a health centre under police custody.
Meanwhile, officers searched his vehicle and found:
Once the necessary legal procedures were completed at the police station, the suspect was transferred to the Guardia Civil’s main headquarters in Puerto Rico, where he remains in custody.
Further charges related to reckless driving, drug possession, and resisting arrest are expected.
