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Man Arrested for Drunk Driving with Extremely High Alcohol Level

Published March 26, 2026, 07:09
Man Arrested for Drunk Driving with Extremely High Alcohol Level

A 43-year-old man was arrested in Nicosia for driving under the influence of alcohol. During a check, it was found that the man was driving with an alcohol level of 148μg% in his blood, far exceeding the legal limit of 22μg%. The check took place on Agias Annas Street in Strovolos, where police officers noticed that the driver showed signs of intoxication. The man was taken to the Nicosia Traffic Police headquarters for a final alcohol test, which confirmed the high concentration of alcohol in his blood. The 43-year-old was taken into custody and is expected to appear before the Nicosia District Court for the immediate registration of his case. The case concerns the serious traffic offense of driving under the influence of alcohol with such a high indication. The Agios Domettios Police Station continues the investigation into the case, in order to determine all the details and ensure the imposition of the prescribed penalties.