Alcoholized boat drivers on the TolleSesee: Police determined

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Neubrandenburg (ots)

In the late afternoon of August 28, 2024, around 5:50 p.m., an incident caused a sensation in the Kulturpark of Neubrandenburg. In the case of a boat rental there was a heated dispute between a distributor and two rents regarding the damage settlement of a damaged engine boat. What appeared at the beginning as a typical misunderstanding among boat lenders quickly turned out to be an unpleasant situation that the police called on the schedule.

The discussion about the defective boat steering not only led to a confrontational mood, but also revealed that the two boat tenants were under considerable alcohol influence. This turned out when the police, which was called for placement, accepted witnesses and examined the situation in detail.

The effects of alcohol consumption on the water

alcohol influence in road traffic is already a known problem - but this also applies to the driving of boats is often neglected. In this case, in a voluntary breath alcohol control of the two accused, two young men of Syrian origin at the age of 19 and 21, alarming values ​​could be measured: 1.45 and 1.71 per thousand. These values ​​are not only above the legal limit, but also dangerously high.

The police immediately took over the investigation and clarified the two men about the legal consequences of their actions. Since they steered a motorboat under the influence of alcohol, they were registered as accused in criminal proceedings for dranking in traffic. Both tenants had to be brought to the Neubrandenburg Clinic to remove blood sample, which underlines the seriousness of their situation.

As an additional measure, the driver's license of one of the accused was confiscated by the officials. It is not only important that the laws regarding alcohol consumption are observed on the water, but it is also crucial for the security of all leisure captains and passengers. Voluntary control and the following measures show the commitment of the police to take such incidents seriously and to intervene.

consequences and further investigations

The procedure is now continued by the criminal police in Neubrandenburg, which means a more comprehensive investigation of the incident. The relevance of such incidents in society should not be underestimated, since they indicate the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, both on streets and on the water. It remains to be hoped that this incident serves as a warning for others and that the discussion about security standards in the field of water sports is progressing.

In summary, this incident shows how important it is to deal responsibly with the consumption of alcohol, especially in situations in which your own security and that of others are at stake. The responsible authorities and organizations are required to regularly clarify the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol in order to avoid such asperated (arguments/accidents).