Taxi Driver Arrested for Drug Use While Transporting Passenger
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- Taxi driver arrested for drug use while on duty.
- Passenger was present in the taxi during the incident.
- Suspected drugs and evidence of impairment found.
- Vehicle impounded and driver's license suspended.
- Driver faces a fast-track legal process.
Police in northern Israel stopped a taxi for a routine check in the city of Nof HaGalil, discovering the driver was under the influence of drugs while a passenger was in the vehicle. The officers detected a strong odor of drugs emanating from the car. A search of the taxi uncovered a substance suspected to be drugs, found in a drawer. The 46-year-old driver, a resident of Nazareth, admitted the substance belonged to him. Following signs indicating he was driving under the influence, authorities impounded the taxi for 30 days and suspended the driver's license for the same period. He is expected to face a fast-track legal process. The police stated they will continue to act decisively against dangerous driving offenses to ensure public safety.
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