Bribery Attempt in Seversk Surfaces After DWI Stop

In Seversk, a town in the Tomsk region, authorities opened a criminal case after a 44-year-old local resident tried to bribe traffic police following a DWI stop, according to MIA Media. The incident began when officers detected alcohol in the driver’s system during a routine check and confirmed a breathalyzer reading of 1.055 mg/l. The motorist initially refused to admit drinking, then altered his stance, offering to compensate the officers for a favorable outcome. He suggested that money could influence the situation and hinted at a potential payoff to secure his release. The man eventually tried to place four 2,000-ruble notes between the seats of the patrol car, a clear act intended to sway the officers. The conversation was captured on the patrol vehicle’s registrar, providing a precise record of the exchange and the driver’s insistence on payment as a means to escape punishment. Law enforcement officials cautioned him about the serious criminal liability attached to bribery, making it clear that any attempt to influence investigators would be treated as a crime. The registrar’s footage, combined with the evidence of a breathalyzer result and the bribe offer, solidified the case as a bribery attempt linked to a traffic offense. The incident underscores the persistent issue of corruption attempts even in routine enforcement scenarios, reminding the public of the strong legal boundaries surrounding bribery in the region. In related matters, local authorities note that earlier cases of misconduct in the area have highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in law enforcement procedures. The Seversk case serves as a reminder that drivers found intoxicated behind the wheel face serious legal consequences, and attempts to circumvent the system through payments are pursued vigorously by investigators and prosecutors. The public is urged to cooperate with traffic control officers and to respect the legal processes that determine outcomes in such situations, which are designed to protect road safety and public trust in the justice system.