Police detained the Minister of Welfare of Latvia for drunk driving
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- Latvian police detained Welfare Minister Uzulnieks for driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of 3.5 ppm.
- Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs relieved him of his post, appointing Uldis Augulis as acting.
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Why It Matters
Uzulnieks was the Minister of Welfare in the Latvian government. His arrest is related to violation of traffic rules while intoxicated.
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It is noted that Uzulnieks was detained by the police while driving while intoxicated - the blood alcohol level was 3.5 ppm.
“Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (Joint List) issued an order to relieve Uzulnieks from the post of Minister of Welfare. Uldis Augulis has been appointed acting Minister of Welfare,” the statement says.
What to Watch
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Uzulnieks will be officially dismissed from the post of Minister of Welfare
Very likely · Within days
Administrative or criminal cases will be initiated against Uzulnieks for drunk driving
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will formal charges be brought against Uzulnieks?
- How long will Uldis Augulis serve as minister?
- Are there plans to replace the minister on a permanent basis?
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This article was originally published by РИА Новости.
