In the city of Orel, a group of traffic police inspectors is suspected of robbing a driver. The case involves officers from a separate battalion of the State Traffic Inspectorate assigned to the Oryol district in the northern part of the city. On October 17, 2024, the stop occurred during a routine check. The money belonging to the victim, totaling more than 2.66 million rubles, was allegedly taken from the car of a local resident who was intoxicated at the time.
A criminal case has been opened charging open theft of property against a resident of Orel under paragraph b of Part 3 of Article 161 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, describing an especially large-scale robbery. Investigators are pursuing all necessary leads and questioning witnesses as part of the ongoing proceedings. (Source: oreltimes.ru)
According to oreltimes.ru, the victim is linked to the SVO, the Russian armed forces. The report notes the victim’s affiliation as a member of the SVO, which adds weight to the case while the legal process continues. (Source: oreltimes.ru)
Earlier in the Leningrad region, authorities detained a driver who was aided by a crowd in escaping from the hands of State Traffic Inspectorate officers. The incident illustrates how public involvement can complicate police efforts during road-side stops.
In Verkhnie Oselki, a village in the Vsevolozhsk district, traffic cops stopped a VAZ-2110 to check documents on October 14. Yet as officers approached, the driver vanished into a nearby house with the assistance of local residents. The development prompted a broad search across the area.
Subsequent raids led to the identification and detention of the offender, a 19-year-old local resident. Law enforcement described the arrest as the result of coordinated actions in the village and surrounding locality.
The detained driver explained that he was driving without a license and therefore decided to avoid contact with the police. This account outlines a common motive allegedly cited by drivers who fear penalties for lacking proper documents.
That sequence of events offers a practical reminder for motorists: always carry current documents and engage with officers when requested. While cooperation is essential, evasive actions can complicate situations and lead to further legal consequences.
These incidents reflect ongoing challenges at road checks across regions and the vigilance of investigators as they pursue appropriate charges and ensure accountability for any misconduct by officers involved in traffic enforcement.