Fourteen Charged Over Sofia Protest Clashes, Majority Remain in Custody
Fourteen people have been formally charged for their role in the violence that broke out during the December 1 protest in central Sofia
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A 54-year-old Latvian citizen was detained in Sunny Beach for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to BGNES. On Wednesday at approximately 5:25 p.m., the man was stopped by officers from the Regional Office in Nessebar for an inspection.
Police determined that the Latvian driver had a blood alcohol concentration of 2.84 per thousand. The individual was held for up to 24 hours, and his Latvian-registered vehicle was confiscated.
Fast-track legal proceedings have been initiated in response to the incident.
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