LatviaPublished: 31 October 2026 at 11:10

12 Drunk Drivers Caught in Latvia on Friday, Five Face Car Confiscation

Latvia's State Police detained 12 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol on Friday. Five of them are set to have their vehicles confiscated.

Police in Latvia detained 12 drivers for driving while intoxicated on Friday, the State Police reported. Five of the detained drivers are set to have their cars confiscated.

Most violators in the Riga region

The largest number of drunk drivers was caught in the Riga region. Police there also detained one driver who had used narcotic substances.

The source does not specify the circumstances in which the drivers were stopped, the measured level of intoxication, or in which other regions the remaining drivers were detained.

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