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Weekend Autobahn Checks in Saxony-Anhalt Uncover Impaired Drivers and Arrest Warrant

Officers concentrated on driver fitness during focused controls across A2, A14, A36.

Overview

  • The checks ran from Friday to Sunday and were conducted by the Autobahnpolizei Sachsen-Anhalt.
  • Two drivers were found drunk with readings up to 1.7 per mille.
  • Four motorists were caught driving under the influence of drugs including amphetamine, THC or cocaine.
  • Two additional suspects tested positive for both alcohol and narcotics, and all identified offenders were stopped from continuing their trips with legal proceedings initiated.
  • Officers also recorded minor violations involving vehicle defects and load securing, and one stopped man was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant.