Saturday: 16 drunk drivers and six under the influence of drugs caught on Latvian roads; two vehicles to be confiscated
Latvian police caught 16 drunk drivers and six drivers under the influence of narcotics on Saturday. Two of these drivers will have their cars confiscated.
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Police report
Latvian State Police stopped 16 vehicle drivers on Saturday who were under the influence of alcohol. In addition, six drivers were found to be under the influence of narcotic substances. This means that altogether 22 people were driving while impaired.
The information provided by the State Police to the LETA news agency also shows that two of the drivers face vehicle confiscation. The report distinguishes between alcohol-related offences and drug-related offences, with 16 cases in the first group and six in the second.
According to the police data, these detections were made on Latvian roads throughout Saturday. The total includes all impaired drivers recorded during the day, and two automobile confiscations have been ordered.
The announcement is based on the initial police summary released to LETA, and no further details were added in that brief information.
