Six drug-impaired drivers in one night: Salzburg police report on focus control operation
During a weekend focus control operation, Salzburg police stopped six drivers under the influence of drugs – in a single night.
Focus control in Salzburg: Six drug-impaired drivers stopped within one night
According to 5min.at, Salzburg police conducted a focus control operation over the weekend in the city area and surrounding region, removing six drug-impaired drivers from the road within a single night.
The first was a 20-year-old motorist on Saturday in the city area. The breath test came back negative, but the drugs test showed impairment from cannabis. The man stated he had consumed several joints – his driving licence was confiscated.
Also on Saturday, officers noticed a 24-year-old e-scooter rider due to his manner of driving. He immediately admitted to consuming cannabis daily to help him sleep. The drugs test came back positive for cannabis and cocaine; he was prohibited from continuing.
In the Thalgau municipal area, officers controlled two further drivers. One driver immediately confessed to being under the influence of drugs – the test revealed amphetamines and opiates. A second, 25-year-old driver was stopped due to conspicuous driving behaviour; the drugs test showed cocaine consumption. Both lost their driving licences.
Back in Salzburg city area, officers charged a 21-year-old who displayed clear symptoms of drug impairment. The test came back positive for cocaine; he was also prohibited from continuing.
In the early morning hours, the sixth driver was finally stopped: a 38-year-old who admitted to cocaine consumption and also tested positive for cannabis. His driving licence was also confiscated.
Source: Google News AT — Crime (de)