In what might be the most brazenly chill arrest of the year, a wanted man in Christchurch, New Zealand decided to seize his final moment of freedom by taking a leisurely puff from his bong – right in front of the officers who’d come to arrest him.
Picture this: You’re a fugitive, the jig is up, and the boys in blue are at your door. Do you A) make a run for it, B) surrender quietly, or C) fire up the old water pipe for one last hurrah? Our protagonist chose option C, because apparently when life gives you handcuffs, you make… bong water?
The scene unfolded on Fitzgerald Avenue, where what started as a routine arrest quickly turned into an impromptu smoking circle – albeit a very one-sided one. While most people might panic when facing arrest, this gentleman apparently subscribed to the “if you can’t beat ’em, get absolutely blazed in front of ’em” philosophy.
Now, before you start picturing Cheech and Chong hijinks, there’s a delicious twist to this tale. According to police spokespersons, the suspect isn’t facing any cannabis charges, leading authorities to suggest the mystery substance was “potentially tobacco.” Yes, tobacco. In a bong. Because that’s totally how people normally consume their Marlboros.
Whether our hero was puffing on premium Afghani or just really, really committed to smoking his Camel Lights in the most complicated way possible, one thing’s certain: he’s redefined the concept of “going out in style.” Though we suspect his cellmates might have some follow-up questions about his smoking preferences.
Sometimes the most memorable arrests aren’t the dramatic car chases – they’re just someone taking their sweet time to finish what they started.
Original story via Reddit Offbeat