Police in Poland detain a 52-year-old driver in Bochum.
In Bochum, Germany, on September 4th, a significant traffic incident occurred in the Wattenscheid district. A vehicle was stopped by the local police, and subsequent investigations revealed several concerning findings.
According to information transmitted by the Bochum Police and reported by news aktuell, the vehicle in question had no operating permit. The driver, a 52-year-old man from Gummersbach, could not produce a driver's license during the stop. A breath alcohol test showed a result of 0.48 per thousand, indicating the driver was significantly over the legal limit.
Furthermore, a drug test on the driver showed positive for cocaine. The license plates attached to the car were also found to be stolen.
Despite these troubling discoveries, the passenger, a 23-year-old woman from Marienheide, was found to have a valid driver's license. The officers secured the license plates for further investigation.
The Bochum Police Press Office, headed by Jens Artschwager, can be contacted for inquiries. Their contact details are as follows: Telephone: 0234 909 1023, Email: [email protected]. For general inquiries, the Bochum Police website is available at: https://bochum.polizei.nrw/.
Investigations are currently ongoing, and further details about the identity of the coordinating police officer or the outcome of the investigation have not been disclosed at this time. The authorities have also prohibited further travel due to the situation.
As always, road safety is of utmost importance. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as well as driving with stolen license plates, can lead to severe penalties and endanger the lives of others on the road. We encourage everyone to make responsible choices when driving.
