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Major raid against drugs and drunk driving: five arrests!
On November 8th, 2025, police and authorities checked drugs and alcohol while driving at the border between the Netherlands and Belgium.
Major raid against drugs and drunk driving: five arrests!
In the border area between the Netherlands and Belgium, police operations and road safety have been the focus in recent days. Led by a large-scale operation targeting drunk driving and drug-related tourism, over 150 police officers were involved in simultaneous checks in the Maastricht and Fourons regions. The highway was closed throughout the day to direct traffic and send as many vehicles as possible through the checkpoints, reports RTBF.
As part of this operation, five people were arrested, including two men from Liège who are currently serving their prison sentences. In addition, a Dutch national was in possession of 40 grams of cocaine, and a total of 26 other people arrested were found to have drugs. The number of drivers is particularly alarming: nineteen of them had consumed drugs and had to give up their driving license for 15 days. A large number of traffic violations were also discovered, and a total of 81 fines were imposed.
Road safety in Lower Saxony
A particularly disturbing detail: 25 people died in these accidents last year, which underlines the seriousness and scope of the problem. The campaign encourages people to consider alternative means of transport such as buses, trains, carpooling or taxis to get from A to B safely. Fictional characters on posters and social media talk about their key moments and the consequences of drug use.
Examples of offenses
The most recent controls have clearly shown how important such measures are. For example, a driver filmed roadside checks with his cell phone while driving, which not only violated traffic regulations, but was also punished with a fine of 1,316 euros and the obligation to take a road safety course. Such violations make it clear that there is an urgent need to rethink how we deal with alcohol and drugs while driving.
Overall, the fight against drugs and drunk driving remains a significant challenge for the authorities in northern Germany and beyond. Actions like these are profound and essential to making roads safer and increasing awareness of our own responsibility as a road user.