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Waymo pulls over, calls cops on juvenile riders who had 'ghost gun"

Hacker News · securityby mmayberry ()2 min read1 · 1 read
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San Francisco police arrested two juveniles riding in a Waymo after the company reported a firearm and officers found a loaded ghost gun.

Waymo remotely pulled over one of its robotaxis in San Francisco's Richmond District shortly before 4 a.m. on Sept. 3 after detecting a terms-of-service violation involving a firearm. Police conducted a high-risk stop and detained two juvenile passengers, recovering a loaded AR-style rifle, suspected marijuana, and mace; they were taken to juvenile hall. The investigation remains open, and Waymo has previously reported similar passenger incidents, including teens drinking in a robotaxi in July.

Key facts
  • Waymo remotely stopped its vehicle and called police after detecting a firearm violation.
  • Officers found a loaded AR-style rifle, marijuana, and mace in the car.
  • Waymo has previously reported teenage riders drinking and firing toy guns.
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From the original article

2 min read at latimes.com

Two young people riding in an autonomous vehicle were arrested in San Francisco after authorities allegedly found them in possession of an illegal “ghost gun.” San Francisco Police Department did not identify the operator of the autonomous vehicle, but a Waymo spokesperson confirmed to The Times that the incident involved one of its cars.

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By mmayberry · latimes.com

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