Dangerous situation on the road: Drunk driver detained near Lesovo border checkpoint

A serious incident was prevented near the "Lesovo" border checkpoint after law enforcement officers detained a heavy goods vehicle driver with a record amount of alcohol in his blood.

The breathalyzer test showed a staggering result of over 3 per mille of alcohol in the exhaled breath.

Details of the case

  • Report: Border police officers noticed the driver's erratic behavior on the road around 7:50 PM yesterday.
  • Offender: A 53-year-old foreign national driving an articulated lorry.
  • Consequences: The driver has been detained for 24 hours, and pre-trial proceedings have been initiated against him.

The driver also provided a blood sample for chemical analysis to confirm the results from the technical device. The investigation into the case by the Ministry of Interior authorities in Yambol is ongoing.