Fugitive Dragster Racer Arrested in Mytilene After Injuring Coast Guard Officer

A renowned dragster racer with a criminal past was arrested in Mytilene on Wednesday after a dramatic chase that left a coast guard officer injured.

The 57-year-old suspect, who was wanted for a previous conviction, was apprehended following a daring escape attempt and foot pursuit.

The incident began when the suspect arrived in Mytilene by ferry and refused to comply with a routine vehicle inspection at the port.

As a coast guard officer approached his car, the suspect suddenly accelerated, forcing the officer to jump onto the hood to avoid being hit.

The officer, a 27-year-old, sustained injuries to his leg and head when he was thrown from the vehicle. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment. The suspect then crashed his car a short distance away and attempted to flee on foot, but was quickly apprehended by coast guard and police officers.

During the arrest, authorities discovered burglary tools and a balaclava in the suspect's possession, suggesting he may have been planning further criminal activity.

The arrest brings an end to the suspect's time as a fugitive from justice. Law enforcement officials praised the quick action of the coast guard and police in apprehending the dangerous individual and ensuring public safety.