In Tyumen, traffic safety officers detained a driver who was visibly intoxicated after he pulled an airsoft grenade from the glove box while being stopped. The incident was reported through the Telegram channel of the Tyumen regional GIBDD, adding another alarming example of impaired driving in the city.
The suspect, a 36-year-old local resident, was behind the wheel of a Lada 14 when he exceeded the limits of blood alcohol content and blew a breath sample at 2.38 mg per liter. That figure not only exceeded the legal limit but also underscored a dangerous level of impairment that could have endangered other road users.
The stop occurred on Permyakova Street, with the driver returning home from a nearby store alongside a passenger. During the interaction with the officers, he produced the grenade from the glove compartment. A photo posted by officials showed a brightly colored device resembling a lemon-shaped F-1 grenade, which raised questions about its purpose and origin.
Further examination by experts at the scene confirmed that the device was not a military grenade but a non-functional prop designed for airsoft play. Nonetheless, the presence of such an item in a civilian vehicle added to the gravity of the situation, given the combination of alcohol impairment and the discovery of a provocative object.
Authorities emphasized that the driver now faces potential criminal charges tied to repeated driving while intoxicated, a offense that carries serious legal consequences. The case highlights persistent concerns about drunk driving in the region and the risks posed by carrying potentially dangerous items while under the influence.
Background details revealed that the man had previously been associated with activities in Bashkiria, though the specifics of that information were not fully disclosed. In a separate but related development, local reports described another incident involving a person who fled the scene of a double homicide, adding to a broader sense of unease about safety and accountability in the area.