Police grabs drugs: 15 drivers under influence in Offenbach!

Police grabs drugs: 15 drivers under influence in Offenbach!

On Monday, the police carried out comprehensive controls for drug detection in road traffic in Offenbach and in the Main-Kinzig district. These measures are part of an initiative that aims to increase traffic safety and, in particular against the influence of alcohol and drugs, at the wheel. A total of 15 people had to hand in blood samples after the suspicion of trips under the influence of intoxicating means, such as kinzig.news reported.

The controls took place in different locations, including Nidderau, Langenselbold and in the city area of ​​Offenbach. In Heldenbergen, a driver was stopped who drove without a valid driving license and insurance cover and was under the influence of drugs. In addition, three other road users had to end their way at the checkpoint without a necessary driver's license. The police also created two advertisements for violations of the weapons law and ten administrative offenses.

concrete incidents and measures

A particularly sensational case occurred in Offenbach, where an 18-year-old was stopped in a BMW M4 with six envelopes. There is also suspicion of drug trafficking here. A 35-year-old who drove in a gray Opel Movano was tested positively for cocaine and had to go to the guard. Another road user was able to avert an open arrest warrant for payment of 2,000 euros. A total of five other people received administrative offenses.

The police also initiated preventive discussions and offered tips on improving traffic safety. This step is considered important because drug and alcohol abuse at the wheel is a significant risk of traffic safety.

drug and alcohol abuse in road traffic

The figures on drug crime in Hesse show a worrying trend. In 2023, the number of reported drug cases rose from 24,363 in 2022 to 26,518. At the same time, there were a total of 145,422 traffic accidents in Hesse, with 19,527 causing personal injury. It is worrying that 1,164 of these accidents took place under the influence of exhilarating funds, which is 0.8% of all accidents. In the same time there were 188 killed and more than 3,500 seriously injured, such as newsflash24.de reported.

In order to counter the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs, the police call for increased educational measures, especially in schools to sensitize young people to the risks. In the past, increased THC content in cannabis and increasing drug use overall have led to drastic changes in road traffic. The risk of physical and psychological impairment by drugs is regarded as a serious risk of traffic safety, states dvr.de a.

In order to increase the safety in road traffic in the long term, the implementation of uniform detection documents for cannabis patients and instructions for the police are required. The aim is to reduce the number of injured and killed in road traffic to zero, which is also recorded in the coalition contracts as "Vision Zero".