Cracked Windshield Stop Leads to Drug Arrests near Otwock

19 October 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

A traffic stop in Augustówka for a cracked windshield led to arrests and over 30 grams of drugs, highlighting risks of driving under the influence of drugs.

Police in Augustówka stopped a Toyota because of a cracked front windshield. The routine check ended with arrests and charges related to driving under the influence of drugs.

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What happened at the roadside stop

Officers from Wydział Ruchu Drogowego Komendy Powiatowej Policji w Otwocku noticed the car with visible glass damage. They pulled the vehicle over in Augustówka in Otwock. The driver and a passenger appeared nervous. Officers first tested the driver for alcohol. The breath test showed no alcohol. Because of the driver’s behaviour, they then used a drug screening test. That initial test indicated amphetamine use.

Evidence and charges

During a search, officers found over 9 grams of amphetamine near the driver. The man admitted ownership of that powder. Police also checked the passenger’s belongings. In a cigarette pack officers found a prepared joint. They later discovered 8 grams of marijuana and 13 grams of amphetamine linked to the passenger. In total, authorities secured over 30 grams of illegal substances.

Legal follow-up and local institutions

Both men, aged 40 and 48, went to a police station and were taken to a cell. Police had the Toyota towed to a guarded parking lot. Prokuratura Rejonowa w Garwolinie opened an investigation. Prosecutors charged the driver with operating a vehicle while under the influence of a psychoactive substance and with possession of a significant amount of drugs. The passenger faced charges for possessing significant amounts of amphetamine and marijuana. The prosecutor ordered police supervision as a preventive measure for both suspects.

driving under the influence of drugs: safety and enforcement

Polish police emphasise that any drug use while driving is a grave road safety risk. Drugs can reduce concentration and slow reaction times. They can also impair depth and speed perception. Local officers apply roadside screening, and courts treat possession of larger quantities as a serious crime.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If police stop you in Poland follow instructions and carry ID. A ticket is called a “mandat” (fine). Health and social services use acronyms like NFZ (national health fund) and ZUS (social insurance). Polish ID numbers are PESEL. Police use breath and drug tests at the roadside. If a prosecutor opens an inquiry, you may face measures such as “dozór policji” (police supervision). For legal help contact an attorney. Remember that local rules may differ from your home country.

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