Six positive drug tests and one for drink-driving in Canet de Mar Police controls

The joint campaign with the Catalan Traffic Service stopped 105 vehicles and immobilized four for lack of mandatory insurance.

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Canet de Mar Local Police concluded a campaign of alcohol and drug checks with six positive results for narcotics and one for drink-driving, after stopping 105 vehicles.

During the operation, carried out jointly with the Servei Català de Trànsit (SCT), officers detected six drivers under the influence of drugs and another with a positive alcohol test. Furthermore, other infractions were identified, such as vehicles without a valid technical inspection (ITV).
Four vehicles were immobilized for driving without mandatory insurance, an offense that jeopardizes the safety of all road users.
In a separate incident, on Sunday around 3 PM, Local Police responded to a traffic accident in Canet de Mar. A vehicle went off the road, colliding with a protective barrier and a parked car. The driver involved tested positive for alcohol.
The man sustained minor injuries and was taken to Calella Hospital. The Canet de Mar Local Police reiterate the importance of not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and announce that they will continue with controls and awareness campaigns to prevent these dangerous behaviors.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Canet de Mar (11/11/2026)