Municipal Buses Impounded in Medellín After Drivers Caught Drag Racing

The drag race infuriated among others, Medellín’s Mayor, Federico Gutierrez, also known as FICO, because of the recurring loss of life due to illegal races in metropolitan Medellín.Medellín’s mayor, Federico Gutiérrez, addressed the public through his X account, stating the following:

Los resultados son inmediatos.

Uno de los buses involucrados en esta carrera ilegal fue identificado con cámaras del 123, interceptado, inmovilizado y el conductor sancionado.

La vida de las personas en las calles es nuestra prioridad y por eso cero tolerancia con estos… pic.twitter.com/OjLkH6TVzn

— Fico Gutiérrez (@FicoGutierrez) September 19, 2024

The organizers of bus event defended their actions

Through a media release, the organizers of this event, called “Tomatón“, explained the purpose of the gathering, stating that it was only intended to take photographs and videos. The document describes the event as one where vehicle owners, transportation enthusiasts, and bus fans gather to create photo and video content for social media. Additionally, it states that: ‘We apologize in advance for this incident.

However, in the media release, the event organizers also criticized the media’s attitude, stating that there were no passengers during the race and that the buses were not in commercial operation. According to them, the media narrative harms both drivers and owners.

If you observe illegal races or any other prohibited activities, you can report them by calling the 123 hotline to contact local police.