Drugs at the wheel: 19-year-old ensures police operation in Augsburg

Drugs at the wheel: 19-year-old ensures police operation in Augsburg

Bürgermeister-Wegele-Straße, 86167 Augsburg, Deutschland - Augsburg (ots)

drama in Hammerschmiede: On Tuesday, October 22nd, there was a explosive incident in the mayor-Wegele-Straße. A 19-year-old driver who may have been under the influence of drugs was stopped by an attentive police patrol. Around 1:25 p.m. the young man noticed by conspicuous driving behavior and was stopped for control.

Positive drug test for cannabis

When the check, it became clear that something should be wrong here! A rapid drug test with the driver pointed out positively for cannabis. The police officers reacted immediately and prevented the man from driving even another meter. In addition, his vehicle keys were secured and a blood sample was ordered to determine the exact drug value. Now the police are investigating a violation of the Road Traffic Act.

This incident clearly shows that the police are determined against drug -related offenses in road traffic. Security on the streets is a top priority, and such controls are important in order to recognize and eliminate potential dangers at an early stage. The investigation is ongoing and further steps will follow.