Overview
- Officers in the 12th arrondissement reported the 22-year-old fled a control, entered an A50 ramp against traffic, and hit roughly 90–100 km/h on a fast lane.
- Police say the seized electric mountain bike’s electronic counter recorded a top speed of 138 km/h.
- The rider tested positive for cannabis and was found with about 50 grams of cannabis resin plus several doses of cocaine, then was placed in custody and referred to prosecutors on Monday.
- Municipal motorbike units intercepted the modified, non-homologated bike, with allegations including refusal to obey, rodéo urbain, and endangering others.
- Local reports note a similar high-speed VTT interception on the A50 the previous week, highlighting stepped-up policing near the La Valentine retail area.