Man arrested impersonating police officer in full uniform driving BMW in Bogotá
A man was caught posing as a police officer, wearing an official uniform and driving a BMW through Bogotá. According to Pulzo, the man had a relevant criminal history.
Fake police officer in uniform and BMW arrested in Bogotá
A man was caught driving through the streets of Bogotá dressed in a police uniform and behind the wheel of a BMW vehicle, according to a report by Google News CO — Bogotá citing information from Pulzo.
Authorities intercepted the subject, who was wearing official attire without belonging to the police institution. The case drew attention not only because of the audacity of wearing the uniform, but also because of the high-end vehicle he was driving.
Pulzo detailed that the arrested man had a history that marked him as an individual with a criminal record relevant to authorities, although the media outlet did not specify the exact nature of said records in the available information.
Impersonating law enforcement officials is a crime that Colombian authorities actively pursue, given that those who engage in this conduct typically use it to commit other offences, such as extortion or robberies against citizens under the guise of a police operation.
Source: Google News CO — Bogotá