Truck 'does circus' on highway because driver is on drugs
The truck driven by Hieu was zigzagging and the police stopped in time to avoid endangering passersby.
On January 20, Ky Anh Town Police (Ha Tinh) announced that they were detaining Le Thanh Hieu (33 years old, residing in Quang Binh) to investigate the crime of illegal possession of narcotics, according to Article 249 of the 2015 Penal Code.
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The truck was driven by driver Hieu. Photo:Duc Hung |
On the afternoon of January 19, on National Highway 12C, passing through Ky Loi commune, the traffic police team of Ky Anh town police discovered driver Hieu driving the truck erratically, so they asked him to stop for inspection.
Authorities discovered 23 pink pills (synthetic drugs) and some drug paraphernalia on Hieu's person. A quick reaction test showed the driver had a positive result.drug positive.
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Seized exhibits. Photo:Duc Hung |
Driver Hieu confessed to buying drugs at Lao Bao Border Gate (Quang Tri) and using them while driving to satisfy his addiction.
Deputy Traffic Police Captain Kieu Viet Thanh of Ky Anh Town Police said that if not prevented, drivers driving under the influence of drugs will endanger other road users.
