
A serious case was recorded today in the Belshi area, where a driver transporting students was found to be driving while intoxicated.
According to the Police announcement, the intervention came after a call made by a citizen to the Cerrik operations room.
Immediately, the Belsh Police Post services, in cooperation with the Cërrik Police Station patrol, organized the control and made it possible to stop the "Benz Sprinter" vehicle with license plates AA198FR, which was circulating on the Belsh-Gjolene axis.
The vehicle was driven by citizen Sazan Jashar Gjolena, 53 years old, resident of Gjolena, who was transporting 13 students from the "Sami Frashëri" high school.
After the relevant verifications, the police subjected the driver of the vehicle to two alcohol tests, which resulted in 0.68 mg/l and 0.67 mg/l respectively, confirming that he was intoxicated.
Immediately after the finding, the driver of the vehicle was taken to the Elbasan Local Police Directorate for further procedural actions.
Meanwhile, the police took immediate measures to ensure the safety of the students, organizing their transportation by another means of public transportation.
Authorities appeal for maximum responsibility from drivers, especially when it comes to transporting children.