British National Arrested in Bali After Stealing Truck and Crashing into Ngurah Rai Airport
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| DAAH (50), a British national, was arrested by police after stealing a truck on Jalan Raya Kerobokan, North Kuta, Badung, Bali, on Sunday (June 9, 2024) (Photo: Public Relations of Badung Police). |
A British tourist identified as DAAH (50) has been arrested in Bali for allegedly stealing a truck, crashing into several vehicles, and ultimately breaching security at Ngurah Rai International Airport. The incident occurred on Sunday night, June 9, 2024.
The suspect reportedly stole the truck on Jalan Raya Kerobokan, Kelurahan Kerobokan, North Kuta, Badung Regency. He assaulted the driver, Rahmawan Andrianto (24), who was asleep in the passenger seat at the time.
"The suspect took the truck by opening the truck door and then hitting, grabbing, and kicking the driver who was sleeping on the left side, causing the victim to fall out," said I Putu Sukarma, Head of Public Relations for Badung Police, on Monday, June 10, 2024, as quoted by Kompas.
The event unfolded when Rahmawan parked his truck on Jalan Raya Kerobokan around 10:00 PM Central Indonesia Time on Sunday (9/6/2024) and fell asleep in the passenger seat.
Shortly thereafter, he was awakened by the sound of the truck's engine starting and found the suspect in the driver's seat. When Rahmawan tried to stop him, he was violently thrown out of the truck.
The victim attempted to get back into the truck, but the suspect immediately drove away with the vehicle.
A video published by Antara shows citizens attempting to chase the truck.
The suspect then drove the stolen truck towards Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, entering the toll road, crashing the toll gate, and heading back towards the airport, causing significant damage along the way.
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| Screengrab showing the stolen truck crashing into the toll gate. (Courtesy of Antara) |
"The truck driven by the suspect headed towards Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai and entered the toll road, turning back towards the airport, hitting the toll gate and the airport entrance gate," Sukarma added.
The police and airport security were eventually able to apprehend the suspect at the International Departure Terminal of Ngurah Rai Airport. He was subsequently taken to the North Kuta Police Station for further processing.
"The motive behind the suspect's actions is still under investigation," said Sukarma.
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