Overview

• A 49-year-old man was apprehended on the Potsdamer Havel operating a sport boat with a breathalyzer reading of 4.52‰, far exceeding Germany's 0.5‰ legal limit.
• Police prohibited the individual from continuing his voyage, collected a blood sample, and filed a criminal complaint against him.
• The case highlights a broader trend of extreme drunk driving incidents on both roads and waterways across Germany in recent months.
• Waterway police have ramped up patrols during the boating season to deter intoxicated operation of recreational and professional vessels.
• Police Chief Inspector Heiko Schmidt reinforced the dangers of alcohol and drug use on waterways, emphasizing public safety concerns.