Vrútky municipal police officer fired after alcohol test

A municipal police officer in Vrútky, Slovakia, was terminated from his position after testing positive for alcohol during a routine workplace inspection. The local government confirmed that the check was conducted as part of regular occupational health and safety protocols to ensure compliance with legal duties.

As municipal officers are responsible for public safety, carrying service weapons, and operating official vehicles, the presence of alcohol during duty was treated as a serious violation. The employment relationship with the officer has since been terminated.