Overview
- The Aviation Police Bureau confirmed two officers discharged eight shots on September 20 near Terminal 1 after confronting a rented Tesla suspected of soliciting a passenger illegally.
- Officers from the Security Inspection Brigade say the 43-year-old driver, a repeat offender surnamed Tsai, tried to flee and nearly struck an officer and a police vehicle.
- Police first fired warning shots, then aimed at the Tesla’s rear wheels before removing the driver and arresting him on a charge of endangering public safety.
- A Hong Kong tourist surnamed Lee was ejected during the encounter and was taken to Min‑Sheng General Hospital for treatment.
- Clips of the incident circulating online have fueled debate over the proportionality of force as Taoyuan Airport continues to enforce its ban on non-rostered pickups, following a similar enforcement run-in reported in June.