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Romanian police crack down on traffic violations: drunk driver detained in Alba Iulia, high‑value BMW seized in Bihor

On 27‑28 July 2026, municipal police in Alba Iulia stopped a 53‑year‑old driver on Arnsberg Street. A breath‑alcohol test showed 1.02 mg/l of alcohol, leading to his detention for 24 hours, transport to hospital for further testing, and presentation to the local prosecutor.

A separate incident on 26 July 2026 saw a 33‑year‑old Romanian driver stopped by border police in Valea lui Mihai, Bihor County. The driver was operating a BMW valued at about €62,000, registered in Poland, which appeared in an international database as a vehicle sought for confiscation by Polish authorities. The car was impounded at the police station and the driver faces investigation for concealment, with further legal measures pending.

Entities: Alba Iulia · BMW (≈ €62,000) · Polish authorities · Romanian Police · Valea lui Mihai