Catania police arrest 52‑year‑old for drunk driving and cocaine possession

The Italian State Police stopped a 52‑year‑old man from Bronte while he was driving a SUV on Viale Kennedy in Catania. During a night patrol aimed at protecting beachgoers, the officer‑team observed erratic driving, pursued the vehicle, and collected a small packet from the window that contained a dose of cocaine.

Blood‑alcohol tests recorded levels of 2 g/L and 1.98 g/L, well above the legal limit. The driver was charged with driving under the influence and reported to the prefecture for personal drug use. His vehicle was handed over to a roadside‑assistance company pending further investigation.