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Assistant Federal Prosecutor Refuses Breathalyzer in Comodoro Rivadavia, Threatens Traffic Agents

The viral footage has prompted scrutiny as officials review potential consequences under Chubut protocols.

Overview

  • Video shows Fabricio Sachi, an assistant federal prosecutor from Caleta Olivia, refusing a breathalyzer during an APSV stop in Comodoro Rivadavia and confronting inspectors.
  • Officers on scene documented the infraction, retained the Nissan March, and notified the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Caleta Olivia.
  • Chubut authorities reiterated that refusal is recorded as a positive result under procedure and can lead to administrative or criminal penalties.
  • As of Nov. 5–6 reporting, no internal disciplinary action against Sachi had been confirmed, with authorities said to be evaluating next steps.
  • Reports differ on the exact intersection—Alem and Necochea or Alvear and Necochea—while aligning on the incident’s conduct and timeline.