17 drivers under drugs: Police take stock in Schwedt

Von Kl Redaktion

High number of drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs

In a recently carried out traffic control in Schwedt, a total of 17 drivers were caught how they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the wheel. This incident throws a light on the alarming problem of driving under drug influence.

sobriety control from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Brückenstraße

The police inspection in Uckermark, the Federal Police Inspection Angermünde and the main customs office in Frankfurt (Oder) carried out control on Brückenstraße to identify drivers that were under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Between 4 a.m. and 11 a.m., 17 road users were stopped and examined for possible drug or alcohol consumption.

several offenses discovered

During the check, the officials not only came across drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A driver was caught without a valid driving license while another committed a forgery of documents. In addition, police dogs found drugs in two vehicles that were confiscated and led to further criminal measures.

It is crucial that road users are aware that driving under alcohol or drug influence is not only illegal, but also extremely dangerous. Such offenses can have serious consequences and endanger both the life of the driver and that of other road users.

- Nag