Sale Police Arrest Repeat Offender Accused of Targeting VTC Drivers

• A 31-year-old man with a criminal history was arrested in Sale.
• The suspect allegedly targeted VTC drivers in organized attacks.
• Authorities are pursuing a second suspect identified in the attacks.

Recent Arrest of Suspected Repeat Offender Sparks Alarm Among VTC Drivers

Recent Arrest of Suspected Repeat Offender Sparks Alarm Among VTC Drivers Early Friday morning, a 31-year-old man with an extensive history of theft and drug-related crimes was apprehended in Sale. This arrest comes in the wake of several violent assaults targeting ride-hailing drivers that have left the local community on edge. Authorities reported that the suspect had been involved with law enforcement on multiple occasions prior to this latest spree of alleged criminal activity.

Investigators Unravel Calculated Attacks on Drivers in Sale

Investigators Unravel Calculated Attacks on Drivers in Sale According to preliminary investigations, the suspect, in collusion with an accomplice, had orchestrated a calculated scheme to ambush Virtual Taxi Company (VTC) drivers. Utilizing a mobile application, they ordered rides from Sidi Bouknadel, a more rural locale near Sale. Upon the drivers’ arrival, the assailants allegedly threatened them to forcibly exit their vehicles, after which they commandeered the cars for their getaway.

Chaotic Escapes and Subsequent Arrests Raise Concerns

Chaotic Escapes and Subsequent Arrests Raise Concerns In what appeared to be a chaotic escape, the suspects later crashed the stolen vehicle into multiple parked cars in Salé. Before law enforcement could intervene, they fled the scene on foot but their criminal endeavors did not end there. Reports suggest that the duo executed yet another assault that night, employing the same tactics but this time brandishing a bladed weapon against the driver. They managed to steal not only the vehicle but money as well. However, just hours later, police intercepted one of the suspects, found in an intoxicated state, leading to the recovery of two stolen vehicles and the weapons believed to have been used during the assaults. The man is currently in custody while the investigation continues under the watchful eye of the public prosecutor, who announced that the second suspect has been identified, and steps are being taken to apprehend him promptly.

The alarming series of attacks against VTC drivers underscores the growing concerns within the ride-hailing community about safety. The swift actions of law enforcement in arresting one suspect and recovering stolen property highlight the ongoing efforts to improve security for drivers. As investigations continue, the focus shifts to apprehending the second suspect and addressing the concerns of citizens in the area.