Drug driver with weapons in the car: Police stop dangerous drive in Grödig!

Drug driver with weapons in the car: Police stop dangerous drive in Grödig!

On the afternoon of December 2nd, 2024, there was a spectacular police operation on the A10 Tauern motorway near Grödig. A 23-year-old from Flachgau was stopped during a check because of his erratic driving style. During checks, the Salzburg police found clear evidence of drug use. The man had passed an alcohol test with 0.0 per mille, but the drug saliva test came back positive, which classified him as unfit to drive. His driving license has been temporarily revoked and he will be reported to the relevant authorities meinkreis.at reported.

Traveling with firearms

Also on November 25, 2024, a 31-year-old from Flachgau was targeted by the police on the A10 near Salzburg-Süd. He had not only transported drugs in his car, but also two firearms and ammunition. The man was initially noticed for driving dangerously because he did not keep the distance from another vehicle and was using his cell phone. His breathalyzer test came back negative, but the drug test was positive for THC and amphetamines. Despite his argument that he was a sport shooter and on the way to training, a weapons ban was imposed and the weapons and ammunition were confiscated salzburg24.at confirmed.

These two incidents highlight the ongoing problems with drugged driving and illegal weapons on the roads. The police have taken clear measures to prevent such dangerous situations.