High Risk Pursuit Poio: A Stolen Vehicle Escapes on the Camino de Santiago among Pilgrims
Poio (Pontevedra) – Moments of maximum tension were experienced this [Day of the Week], when a police chase film seriously endangered the physical integrity of the pilgrims who toured the Camino de Santiago as it passes through the municipality of Poio.
The action began after the Poio Local Police identified a vehicle that was listed as stolen, a Brown Citroën C3, in which a man and a woman were traveling.
Reckless Escape and Critical Risk for Pilgrims
The dizzying chase began in the area of Fragamoreira and Campañó. In a desperate attempt to evade the authorities, the driver of the stolen car made an extremely dangerous decision: detoured onto a dirt track that coincides directly with the official route of the Camino de Santiago.
This turn represented a imminent danger for the safety of the people who took the Jacobean route. Given the priority of ensuring the integrity of the pilgrims, the Local Police were forced to take extreme precautions, which the vehicle took advantage of to flee.
The Dangerous Profile of the Driver and the Stolen Vehicle
The authorities have launched an alert, since the person identified at the wheel is known for his high danger and extensive background. It is confirmed that the individual lacks a driving license and already has a previous arrest by the Poio Local Police itself for reckless driving some years ago.
Furthermore, tourism, a Brown Citroën C3, had been reported stolen approximately two weeks ago in the A Porteliña area.
Operation Underway to Locate the Fugitives
Although the chase was momentarily interrupted to prioritize security in the Camino de Santiago, the Local Police of Poio has already managed to fully identify the occupants of the vehicle.
Currently, a wide search and capture operation is underway in collaboration with the Pontevedra Police and the Civil Guard to locate the driver and the woman who accompanied him, and put an end to this risky situation on the roads and paths of the region.
