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PSP arrests seven men for driving under the influence in Coimbra and Figueira da Foz

Diário de Coimbra15 September 2026 at 18:51

Public Security Police arrested seven men for driving under the influence of alcohol over the weekend in the cities of Coimbra and Figueira da Foz. The arrests are part of a road traffic enforcement operation carried out by authorities in these two locations.

Among those arrested was an electric scooter rider who disobeyed police officers' orders. The individual was intercepted during the operation and was ultimately arrested for refusing to comply with the authorities' instructions.

The enforcement actions aimed to combat driving under the influence of alcohol and other traffic violations in both cities. PSP thus reinforces surveillance on the region's roads during weekends, a period when there is increased traffic and alcohol consumption.

Why this matters

Readers in the Coimbra and Figueira da Foz region are directly affected by these enforcement operations, which aim to protect road users and reduce the number of accidents caused by driving under the influence of alcohol. The arrest of an electric scooter rider highlights that traffic rules also apply to these newer mobility means.

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