Citizen's Pursuit of Swerving Car Leads to Drunk Driver's Arrest in Busan

A citizen's vigilance and quick thinking led to the apprehension of a drunk driver in Busan's Gijang district. The driver, a man in his 50s, was found to have a blood alcohol content exceeding the legal limit for license cancellation.

The incident began on the evening of May 13 when police received a 112 emergency call reporting a car swerving erratically and appearing close to hitting walls. The caller, concerned about drunk driving, decided to follow the suspicious vehicle.

Maintaining a safe distance, the citizen continuously updated the police with the car's real-time location and direction of travel. This crucial information allowed Gijang Police Station officers to locate the suspect vehicle just five minutes after the initial report.

Officers immediately moved to block the car's path, preventing any escape. They then safely guided the vehicle to the roadside and ensured the driver exited the car. The subsequent sobriety test confirmed the driver's blood alcohol level was significantly above the threshold requiring license revocation. The driver has been booked for violating traffic laws related to drunk driving, and an investigation into the exact circumstances is ongoing.

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The car is about to hit the wall and is swerving.