A female taxi operator was physically dragged from her vehicle by police officers in St. John's today after she allegedly refused to comply with an order to stop, according to Antigua.news.

Video footage of the incident, which shows an officer being assisted in removing the woman from her taxi, has been circulating widely on social media.

As reported by Antigua.news, a source within the police department confirmed that the woman failed to comply with a lawful police stop order. The source did not disclose the reason behind the stop or provide further details surrounding the circumstances of the incident.

Additional information is expected to be released as clarification from authorities becomes available.