Thrown handcuffs: Drunk drivers attacked the police in Gera

Thrown handcuffs: Drunk drivers attacked the police in Gera

In Gera, an incident caused excitement on September 6, 2024 when a heavily alcoholic man went on a risky journey in the Süd-Ost city ring at around 5.45 p.m. A concerned citizen noticed a VW Golf that drove into snake lines in a questionable way and blocked both the left and right lanes. The attention of the residents of the dangerous driving style led to the police being alerted.

The officials used finally found the vehicle at a car dealership, the Poser dealership, where it was inconspicuously parked. With the detailed description of the vehicle given by the witness, the police were able to quickly find the 56-year-old man, who is Romanian citizen, near the car.

an attack on the police

When arresting, the measure of the threat was obvious when the man, despite his obvious alcoholization, tried to attack the police as they were looking for his car bruises. This impulsive outbreak of physics was a serious resistance to the enforcement officers. Fortunately, the police were prepared for this and were able to quickly fix the man on the ground, which prevented further damage. This situation illustrates the danger that drivers from alcoholic drivers not only for themselves, but also for the law enforcement officers.

The key to the vehicle was finally found and witnesses confirmed that the attacker was actually the driver of the VW Golf. In addition, it came to light that the Romanian had no valid driver's license. This additional information emphasizes the severity of the situation and underline that the man now has to answer for several crimes, among other things because of drunk traffic and resistance to enforcement officers.

Such incidents shed light on the recurring challenges with which the police are confronted, especially with regard to the driving style of people under the influence of alcohol. The responsibility of the individual in road traffic and the dangers that drunk brings with it should not be underestimated. The incident in Gera serves as a further wake -up call for the need for information and prevention with regard to alcohol consumption and driving safety.