A woman who was reprimanded by NYPD officers for alleged fare evasion and vaping at a subway stop was seen throwing an epic tantrum when police asked her for her ID.
The irate passenger was filmed shouting at the officers and even appeared to try to push one of their hands away during the tense standoff.
The clip begins mid-confrontation, with the woman staring open-mouthed as police attempt to speak to her at what is believed to be a stop in Brooklyn.
“I don’t have identification,” he tells them, grabbing what appears to be a $2,000 Goyard bag.
As the officer continues talking to her, she begins to raise her voice and become more nervous.
A woman who was reprimanded by NYPD cops for allegedly evading a fare and vaping at a subway stop was seen throwing an epic tantrum when police asked her for her ID.
‘I just told you I don’t have ID, so what the fuck do you want me to do?’ I don’t have ID!’ She screams as she gesticulates in the officer’s face before calling him a ‘damn bitch.’
The officer pushes her on the shoulder in an attempt to force her back, causing an even bigger explosion.
-Brother! —She shouts while raising her hand as if she were going to slap him—. Don’t fucking push me.
The officer continues speaking to her inaudibly but to no effect as she explodes a second time.
‘I don’t give a damn, get out of the way!’ She screams as she stomps her foot and slams her fists like a toddler in a tantrum.
She continues talking, calling the officer a “bitch” and waving her arms wildly.
Finally, the officers decide they’ve had enough and each grab her by one of her arms.
She was quickly handcuffed and handcuffed, causing disbelief from the now humiliated woman.
The irate passenger was filmed shouting at the officers and even appeared to try to push one of their hands away during the tense standoff.
‘What the hell are you doing?’ She asks as they begin to search her bag, pulling out what looks like a wallet.
‘Why are they arresting me? What the hell?, she complains.
Under MTA rules, vaping is not permitted anywhere on its property, including outdoor stations.
The exchange has divided opinion on Instagram, where it was first posted, but many condemned the woman’s behaviour.
‘Thank God there are still police officers who will not tolerate people like this woman. There is hope,” one person wrote.
“The law is crazy,” added another.
‘Thank God there are still police officers who will not tolerate people like this woman. There is hope,’ commented one user.
The altercation ended with the angry passenger being handcuffed
However, many accused the police of aggravating the situation and questioned why they chose to attack her.
“Police won’t arrest people who assault the elderly and innocent people, but will abuse their power for someone who smokes an e-cigarette,” one person said.
“He didn’t really have to put his hands on her,” another agreed.
DailyMail.com has contacted the NYPD for comment.