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Saxony-Anhalt Checks Reveal 102 Alcohol and Drug Violations in Weeklong Operation

About 800 police officers across Saxony-Anhalt carried out the inspections as part of a Europe-wide Roadpol initiative.

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Overview

  • Authorities conducted 4,651 roadside checks targeting drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs over seven days.
  • Officials identified 64 alcohol-related and 38 drug-related traffic violations during the campaign.
  • Police seized illicit substances on five occasions and made nine arrests in connection with drug offences.
  • Inspectors uncovered 15 additional criminal offences alongside the DUI violations.
  • Interior Minister Tamara Zieschang said the more than 100 detected offences underscore the persistent dangers of intoxicated driving.