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German Man Arrested After Drunken Moped Ride to Buy Schnapps

The 63-year-old suspect, who vandalized a store and fled, was found at home with a 3.3‰ BAC and now faces legal charges.

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Overview

  • A 63-year-old man in Mesekenhagen rode his moped while heavily intoxicated to purchase schnapps on Tuesday evening.
  • The store employee called police after the man, visibly drunk, began vandalizing the premises.
  • The man fled the store on his moped before authorities arrived but was later located at his residence.
  • A breathalyzer test conducted by police showed the man had a blood alcohol concentration of 3.3‰, far exceeding Germany's legal limit of 0.5‰.
  • He is now facing criminal proceedings for drunk driving and vandalism, underscoring ongoing concerns over extreme DUI cases in Germany.