Police officers in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam, carry out procedures to detain 19-year-old motorcyclist N.V.D. (R) for allegedly resisting officers at a breath alcohol checkpoint. When signaled to stop, D. initially slowed down but then suddenly accelerated in an apparent attempt to flee. Police quickly restrained D., seized the vehicle, recorded his arrest for resisting persons performing official duties, and took him to their office for questioning and further investigation. Authorities warned that acts of resistance, such as those committed by D., may lead to criminal prosecution for resisting persons performing official duties under the Vietnamese Penal Code.

Source: Tuoitre News February 19, 2026 09:22 UTC