A group of young people in the Leningrad region were detained after attempting to evade police, according to a report from the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs via TASS. The incident began when officers noticed markings on a vehicle that was in motion and signaled for it to stop. The driver failed to comply, prompting police units to pursue the vehicle. During the pursuit, officers fired their weapons once into the air and three times toward the car to warn and halt the vehicle.
The car eventually veered off the roadway. Police confirmed that a 14-year-old boy from Tikhvin was behind the wheel without a valid driver’s license. Inside the vehicle were two other youths, a boy and a girl, who were described as acquaintances of the young driver. Early reports suggest the vehicle had been taken by the minor from his mother.
All the youths were checked by authorities and later returned to their families. The accompanying adults were subjected to administrative liability proceedings.
In a related note, authorities in Moscow previously reported an incident involving a seventh-grade student who faced a police attempt to detain him; the details highlighted the ongoing concerns about underage involvement in unlawful driving and the actions taken by law enforcement to ensure public safety. This sequence of events underscores the channel between young people’s actions, parental responsibility, and the role of the police in preventing harm. The latest case, while still under investigation, illustrates how a combination of observation, pursuit, and decisive enforcement can resolve a potentially dangerous situation without additional harm to bystanders.
At the heart of the report is a reminder: juvenile driving without proper licensing poses serious risks, and prompt intervention by law enforcement can prevent accidents. Authorities emphasize that all minors involved receive appropriate checks, and that accountability for adults linked to the incident follows separate legal processes. This incident, like others reported across the region, continues to shape ongoing discussions about youth safety, parental oversight, and the safeguards that communities rely on to keep roads safe for everyone.