Police officers from the Zadar Maritime and Airport Police Station stopped a car with Zadar registration plates in the village of Preko on Sunday, 18 October, at 13:50. The vehicle was driven by a 39-year-old Croatian citizen, and the stop was carried out as part of a routine traffic check.
During the inspection of the driver, police confirmed that the man was operating the vehicle, although details regarding the specific type of offence or the circumstances under which the driver was found are not provided in the available information. Police officers proceeded to verify the driver's identity and status after the stop.
The Zadar Maritime and Airport Police Station is responsible for the Preko area and surrounding localities, and such checks are conducted regularly with the aim of increasing road safety. The stop was carried out in the early afternoon, when traffic in that area is usually moderate.
Further police action will depend on the facts established during the check. The driver was identified as a 39-year-old Croatian citizen, and the vehicle he was driving bore Zadar registration plates.
The police reported on the incident, and the public will be informed of any further steps after the procedure is completed.
