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Seven men arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol
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Seven men arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol

SAPO15 September 2026 at 08:35

Seven men, aged between 23 and 49, were arrested over the weekend of September 12 and 13, suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.

In Coimbra, on Saturday, September 12, five arrests occurred. Four of these arrests were made during the early morning and one was made during the evening of the same day.

Authorities continue to reinforce traffic controls during weekends, with the aim of preventing accidents caused by driving under the influence of alcohol.

The seven arrested men now face legal procedures related to this criminal practice, which puts at risk the safety of all users of public roads.

Why this matters

Readers in the Coimbra region learn about the results of police enforcement operations over the weekend, which resulted in seven arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol. These actions alert the community to the real risk of being arrested under these circumstances and emphasize the vigilance of authorities regarding road safety.

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