Drunk Romanian driver attempted to bribe police in Chepelare with 50 euros

The Road Incident

As part of a specialized police operation for freight traffic control, officers from the Chepelare Police Department stopped a truck with Romanian registration for an inspection. The vehicle had demonstrated risky behavior on the road.

The breathalyzer test established that the 52-year-old driver was behind the wheel with a blood alcohol concentration of 1.31 per mille.

Attempted Bribery

Upon realizing he would be sanctioned, the driver attempted to evade responsibility by throwing a 50-euro banknote into the official police vehicle.

• Two fast-track proceedings have been initiated;
• One is for driving under the influence of alcohol;
• The second is for offering a bribe to a public official.

The man has been detained for up to 24 hours. The investigation into the case continues under the supervision of the District and Regional Prosecutor's Office – Smolyan.