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Within the past day, a total of 25 drivers were identified who got behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced.

Of these, 16 were driving after consuming alcohol from 0.5 to 1.2 per thousand, nine - with more than 1.2 per 1000, and one, stopped for inspection, refused to be tested.

12 people were found to be driving under the influence of narcotic substances or their analogues, and six refused to be tested.

A total of 9,366 motor vehicles (MOVs) were checked within the framework of the ordered specialized police operation to comply with the Road Traffic Act.

11,572 drivers and passengers were checked.

2,597 slips and 558 acts were drawn up for established administrative violations. 

Another 16 drunk and 8 drugged drivers were caught

Emphasis in the action is the prohibition of driving by drivers who have consumed alcohol, narcotic substances or their analogues, as well as driving of motor vehicles by unlicensed drivers. 

One person died and 20 were injured in 17 serious accidents in the country during the past 24 hours, according to data from the Ministry of the Interior.

There were six serious traffic accidents in Sofia, seven people were injured in them.

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