Incident In Kaliningrad Involving a Former Traffic Officer and a Colleague
In the town of Sovetsk, located in the Kaliningrad region, a former traffic police officer faced a court challenge to his colleague’s dismissal. The events were reported by Amber Mash through their Telegram channel, which has covered the case in depth since it emerged in public discourse.
According to Amber Mash, the shooting incident occurred in November 2022. The former traffic police officer drew a PM pistol from its holster, removed a magazine, and pressed the weapon against the back of a female inspector. Investigators and witnesses described the actions as an extreme attempt to manage what was described as an imminent life threat. An internal audit concluded with the dismissal of the employee. The dismissed officer contested the measure in court, seeking reinstatement and compensation of 50,000 rubles. The court did not accept arguments that the firearm was unloaded and the safety engaged at the time. Amber Mash noted that the case was eventually closed in court, without further pursuit of the claims by the plaintiff.
In a separate incident, local authorities reported that a Volkswagen Jetta driver in Tambov had previously caused harm while marking the road, resulting in the collapse of safety measures on a nearby work site. This event added to concerns about road safety management and the enforcement of traffic regulations in the region, highlighting the complexities that can arise when road workers are placed in dangerous situations by motorists. The circumstances were investigated by relevant agencies, with reports indicating a focus on procedural compliance and public safety protocols for road maintenance crews.