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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 8 Episode 3 of 24

Quick Summary

Sgt Matt leads a police unit chasing a teenage driver who is hauling stolen goods in a 7.5‑tonne lorry. The desperate youth, determined to evade capture, repeatedly rams three police cars in a frantic attempt to escape. The chase unfolds as the teenager continues to ram the police cars throughout the pursuit.

About This Program

The programme follows Sergeant Matt as he commands a police unit tasked with intercepting serious criminal activity. Set within a law‑enforcement framework, the series centres on Matt’s leadership and the coordinated efforts of his team as they respond to high‑risk incidents on the road. In this particular episode the focus shifts to a teenage driver who has taken charge of a 7.5‑ton lorry loaded with stolen merchandise. The youngster’s cargo is clearly illicit, and the vehicle’s size makes the pursuit a demanding operation for the officers under Matt’s direction. The chase quickly escalates when the desperate adolescent begins to use the massive truck as a weapon, deliberately ramming three police cars that attempt to block his path. Each collision underscores the urgency of the situation and the lengths to which the teen is willing to go to evade capture. Throughout the pursuit, Matt and his team must balance the need to stop the illegal transport with the safety of their own personnel, navigating the chaotic scene created by the teenage driver’s reckless tactics. The episode therefore concentrates on the tension between law‑enforcement resolve and the unpredictable danger posed by a lone, desperate offender.

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Traffic Cops broadcasts on 5STAR at 11:00am, Wednesday, 11 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Runtime60 mins