Police stop and arrest a 55-year-old HGV driver after he swerves across a dual carriageway, according to reports. The driver, identified as Darek Smagiel, is detained following observations by police officers. Officers find multiple bottles of whisky inside the cab of his Iveco lorry. The reports state that alcohol testing shows he is significantly over the legal limit, described as about six times the permitted level. The driver is subsequently arrested. The articles focus on the circumstances leading to the stop, including the swerving manoeuvre, and on the discovery of alcohol in the vehicle. No details are provided in the supplied accounts about any injuries, the exact location, or the time of day. The reports also do not include information on any charges beyond the arrest or whether further investigation is ongoing.
HGV driver arrested after swerving on dual carriageway with whisky bottles found in cab
Police stop and arrest a 55-year-old HGV driver after he swerves across a dual carriageway, according to reports. The driver, identified as Darek Smagiel, is detained following observations by police...
- A 55-year-old HGV driver, Darek Smagiel, is arrested after swerving on a dual carriageway.
- Police stop the driver and conduct alcohol testing, which shows he is about six times over the legal limit.
- Several bottles of whisky are found inside the cab of his Iveco lorry.
- The reports describe the driver as intoxicated at the time of the stop.
- The supplied reports do not specify injuries, exact location, or additional charges beyond the arrest.
55-year-old Darek Smagiel was stopped by the police with several bottles of whiskey found inside his Iveco HGV lorry.
5 hours ago55-year-old Darek Smagiel was stopped by the police with several bottles of whiskey found inside his Iveco HGV lorry.
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