The police conducted alcohol checks during the night from Saturday to Sunday, between Hesperange and Itzig, as well as at several locations in the city, as ordered by the public prosecutor.

On Saturday evening, 163 drivers underwent breathalyzer tests, with 17 exceeding the legal alcohol limit. Three drivers had their licenses confiscated on the spot.

In addition to the controls between Hesperange and Itzig, additional controls took place in Mertzig and Vianden between 5.30pm and 9.15pm – 433 drivers were checked. Seven of them were found to be over the legal alcohol limit, and one driver had their license seized immediately.