Group of youths identified for throwing rambutan seeds at cars on expressway
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police in Dong Nai, Vietnam, have identified a group of young men who threw and spat rambutan seeds at cars on the Phan Thiet - Dau Giay expressway.
- The incident, captured on social media, involved the youths throwing objects from a pedestrian overpass onto the highway below.
- Authorities are investigating the act, which endangered drivers and could lead to charges of disturbing public order.
Authorities in Dong Nai, Vietnam, have identified a group of young men responsible for a dangerous act of throwing rambutan seeds at vehicles traveling on the Phan Thiet - Dau Giay expressway. The incident, which was recorded and circulated on social media, prompted an investigation by local police.
According to reports, the group of four youths drove to a pedestrian overpass on the expressway in Xuan Que commune. While there, they consumed rambutan and proceeded to throw the fruit's husks and seeds at cars passing below. One individual was observed using their hand to throw seeds directly at the windshield of a moving white four-door car.
Police in Xuan Quรช Ward collaborated with other agencies to verify the incident after the video surfaced online. Initial investigations indicate that the youths were merely sitting and eating rambutan when the behavior occurred. The act, while not resulting in serious injuries or property damage, posed a significant risk to drivers. Police noted that even a small object hitting a windshield at high speed could startle a driver, potentially leading to a loss of control and a serious accident, possibly a chain reaction.
The actions of the suspects are being treated as a disturbance to traffic safety and may constitute the offense of "Disturbing public order." The police are continuing their investigation to gather further evidence for legal processing.
Originally published by Thanh Niรชn in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.