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Safety concerns raised over high speed police pursuits

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local

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Safety concerns raised over  high speed police pursuits
Cook Islands police. Photo: FACEBOOK

About a decade ago, a Rarotonga teenager lost his life in nearly two-hour police pursuit. Questions surrounding high speed police pursuits have again come to light after a senior government official – who was subsequently tested twice over the legal blood alcohol limit – was caught in a middle of a chase that resulted in damages to government vehicles.

About a decade ago, a Rarotonga teenager lost his life in nearly two-hour police pursuit. Questions surrounding high speed police pursuits have again come to light after a senior government official – who was subsequently tested twice over the legal blood alcohol limit – was caught in a middle of a chase that resulted in damages to government vehicles.


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