What began as a police chase reportedly turned into a chaotic showdown after a suspected thief hiding inside a drainage gutter allegedly began throwing teargas canisters back at the officers trying to flush him out.
In a scene that looked more like a comedy movie than a police operation, a suspected thief reportedly gave pursuing police officers more than they bargained for after escaping into a drainage culvert to evade arrest.
The officers, who surrounded the area as curious onlookers gathered to witness the drama, reportedly resorted to throwing teargas canisters into the narrow gutter in a bid to force the suspect out of hiding.
But rather than surrender, the man allegedly turned the tables on his pursuers, picking up the smoking canisters and hurling them straight back at the officers.
As the bizarre exchange continued, thick clouds of teargas, including blue-coloured smoke, billowed from the drainage, transforming the area into a chaotic battlefield.
The situation soon became too much for some of the spectators, who abandoned their front-row seats and fled for safety.
In an unexpected twist, the officers themselves were also seen retreating as the suspect continued his unusual resistance from inside the gutter.
What was intended to be a straightforward attempt to flush out a suspected criminal had reportedly turned into a dramatic confrontation, leaving onlookers scrambling for safety and the officers struggling to contain the situation.
Although the scene appeared almost comical, the incident highlights the unpredictable risks that can arise during police operations involving suspects who refuse to surrender.
