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Amazon Driver Delivers Package Amid Police Standoff
An Amazon driver in North Carolina went the extra mile to ensure that a package got delivered on time, even in the midst of a police standoff. The incident occurred last month in the town of Cary and was captured on a now-viral TikTok video. Despite the area being blocked off, the driver proceeded on foot with the package in hand, walking right past police cars.
The Video Goes Viral
The video shows the driver, wearing an Amazon vest, confidently walking toward the intended recipient’s door. The people taking the video are amazed by his determination. When questioned by the person recording the incident, one onlooker remarked, “In the midst of a standoff, he’s going to deliver his package. Amazon don’t play.”
An Officer Steps in
Eventually, a police officer approached the driver and confiscated the package. The officer did not want to take any chances with a man carrying an unknown package. However, the driver was not deterred. He quickly snapped a picture to prove that the package had been delivered to its rightful recipient, in case there was any confusion caused by all the police activity.
Amazon Safety Policies
Amazon prioritizes the safety of its drivers above all else. They regularly communicate with their drivers that if they do not feel safe, they should not deliver the package and instead reach out for immediate support. Despite this, the driver in Cary clearly felt that he could push through and complete his delivery no matter what.
The Aftermath
The TikTok video has reportedly been seen more than 7 million times, making the Amazon driver an internet sensation. There has been no word on what was inside the package that sparked such determination on the part of the driver, but one thing is clear: Amazon drivers will go above and beyond to ensure that their packages make it to their intended recipients on time, even in the midst of a police standoff.
