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Augsburg Police Stop Three Suspected Drug-Impaired E-Scooter Rides in One Day

Officers ordered blood tests after noticing drug-typical behavior.

Overview

  • Police halted a 20-year-old at 7:45 a.m. in Lechhausen, prevented him from continuing, and ordered a blood draw.
  • Officers stopped a 26-year-old at 9:15 a.m. on Spielfeldstraße in Haunstetten, took a blood sample, and noted possible consequences under road traffic law.
  • Around 8 p.m. on Dieselstraße, a trio including an 18-year-old was stopped before riding after all three showed signs consistent with drug use.
  • The three interventions occurred at separate locations across Augsburg over the course of the same day.
  • Following the incidents, police issued a public appeal urging zero alcohol or drug use in road traffic due to the risk to all road users.