Jose Cruz was stopped for suspected drink driving and taken to a local police station.

But the American wasn't happy to have his fingerprints taken and decided to keep officers away by passing gas on them.

Witnesses describe the crime as having a very strong odour.

Jose has been charged with battery on a police officer and driving under the influence.

This isn't the first case of flatulence that's sparked a police investigation.

One couple in the UK lodged a formal complaint when they believed an officer had farted in their home.

Another man in Poland was investigated after farting in reference to the president.

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