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Badung Police investigate altercation between foreigners and taxi driver in Canggu
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Badung Police are investigating an altercation that occurred on Monday, June 15, at approximately 3:35 pm WITA, on Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, Banjar Canggu, Canggu Village, North Kuta District. A video circulating on social media shows several foreign nationals and a Blue Bird taxi driver involved in a physical confrontation outside Gigi Susu Café. According to First Inspector Ni Nyoman Ayu Inastuti, Acting Head of the Public Relations Sub-Division of the Badung Police, the incident began when a foreign national on a motorcycle allegedly spat on the taxi driver. The driver then pursued the foreign national and stopped in front of Gigi Susu. An argument ensued, escalating into a physical fight involving multiple individuals, including local residents and online motorcycle taxi drivers. Gigi Susu security officers intervened to de-escalate the situation, and both parties dispersed. The Badung Police are continuing their investigation to determine the full sequence of events and consider potential legal action.
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