Wild Motorcycle Pursuit Unfolds In Brazil

Brazil has long struggled with motorcycle-riding robbers who typically work in pairs, one to snatch a bag or hold up a victim and another to make the getaway. A chaotic police chase involving such riders shows just how intense the problem has become.

Pursuing nimble motorcycles through busy streets presents enormous challenges for police. The dramatic footage illustrates the ongoing struggle authorities face against a persistent and dangerous form of street crime.