Armed Fake Taxi Gang Attacks Police in Shenzhen

By Sky Gidge, April 28, 2017

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Traffic police faced off with a cudgel-wielding group that was apparently trying to protect an illegal taxi operation in Shenzhen’s Longhua, reports Tencent news.

After an April 25 tipoff about a green fake taxi near Guihua Road, Longhua traffic enforcement police arrived around 1.35pm and began checking the information of nearby taxis, eventually discovering that six were fake. 

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That’s when the group of five reportedly attacked, with one attempting to drive away in one of the cars outfitted as a taxi. More officers responded and two suspects were seized. They are currently being investigated for violation of criminal laws.

Read more: Shenzhen Cracking Down on Taxi Meter Manipulation

The report also notes that fake taxi drivers have been found using counterfeit money.

With the May Day holiday approaching, the Shenzhen traffic administration is increasing scrutiny of the transport industry and major roads, according to the report. 

Traffic violations can be reported in Chinese at 12328.

Read more: Shenzhen Cab Drivers Caught Ripping Off Customer on Camera

[Images via Tencent News]

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