Car Sharing Lexus Discovery Raises Safety and Access Questions

During routine maintenance, a Lexus used for car sharing revealed a troubling find inside the vehicle. While technicians were verifying airbag diagnostics, they needed to remove the center console around the transmission selector. As the decorative panel came away, 71 separate packages were concealed beneath the panel. The exact contents were not immediately identifiable, so the team proceeded with caution. The discovery was escalated to the command chain, and the supervisor initially contemplated discarding the items. Seeing the sheer quantity, the decision shifted toward notifying law enforcement. The packages were handed over to authorities for forensic examination, while investigators began tracing the vehicle’s owner and reviewing its usage history. A Telegram-based incident channel reported on the event, highlighting the unusual circumstances and adding to public awareness. As the investigation continues, questions arise about how a shared fleet car could become a repository for unknown materials and who might have had access to the vehicle prior to service. The service team stressed the importance of thorough inspections during routine maintenance, especially for fleet vehicles that see multiple users in a short window. This incident unfolds amid a series of traffic-related events near the Moscow Ring Road, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for commuters who rely on car sharing services and municipal fleets alike. Authorities have asked for patience as the examination proceeds and have appealed for anyone with additional information to come forward, aiding in identifying the owner and establishing a complete timeline of the vehicle’s use and handling.