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Stolen car stopped on A2: Czech turns himself in to the police
Police stop Czech driver on A2: stolen car recovered, suspected of receiving stolen property. Traffic controls in Carinthia.
Stolen car stopped on A2: Czech turns himself in to the police
On November 18, 2025, around 9:00 a.m., a police patrol on the A2 southern motorway in the direction of Villach stopped a Czech driver who had not followed the instructions of the state transport department officials. Traffic was diverted to the Arnoldstein traffic control point, but the driver, a 34-year-old man from the Czech Republic, ignored this measure and continued driving. During the subsequent check it turned out that the car had been reported stolen in the Czech Republic.
When found, the driver was unable to produce a driver's license. He stated that the vehicle was offered to him at a reasonable price by an unknown man in the Czech Republic. Due to these circumstances, he was reported on suspicion of receiving stolen property and several administrative violations, as Klick Kärnten reports.
Background to motor vehicle crime
The number of stolen vehicles is a serious problem that affects not only Austria, but also many other countries. In Germany, the theft rate of passenger cars has remained constant since 2009, with slight fluctuations. Data from the [BKA](https://www.bka.de/DE/ UnserAufstellen/Deliktsbereich/Kfz-Kriminalitaet/kfz-Kriminalitaet_node.html) show that there are higher theft rates in the eastern federal states and in the city states of Berlin and Hamburg. The perpetrators are often highly qualified and work in specialized groups. They use modern techniques to overcome electronic security devices and organize the illegal sale of stolen vehicles.
International law enforcement cooperation has become increasingly important to effectively combat motor vehicle crime. The creation of databases, such as that of Digitpol, is a helpful tool. This platform makes it possible to register stolen vehicles worldwide and makes international searches easier. Buyers should always check the vehicle identification number (FIN/VIN) online to ensure the vehicle is not stolen.
Digitpol's database includes registered stolen vehicles from various regions including the US, EU, Asia and Africa. Visibility in search engines makes theft even more difficult, as information from their source shows. In the event of a stolen vehicle, the police should be informed immediately and a report made to Digitpol in order to increase the chances of recovery.
Recent events highlight the need to be vigilant and take vehicle inspection requirements seriously. Motor vehicle crime remains an acute issue that requires constant attention and cooperation at national and international levels.