Police arrest 10 drivers after overnight traffic incidents

Police arrested 10 drivers across the capital region overnight on suspicion of impaired driving, including two who tried to escape on foot, mbl.is reports.

In Kópavogur, a driver ignored police stop signals, drove well above the speed limit and went through a red light. After stopping, he tried to flee on foot but was quickly subdued. He is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs and of selling and distributing drugs. He was arrested and held in custody.

Another driver in Fossvogur also ignored police stop signals. After stopping the car, he tried to run from officers but was arrested after a short chase. He is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police were also notified of a traffic accident in Hafnarfjörður in which the driver left the scene. Officers found the car in Garðabær, but the driver was gone and had removed the vehicle’s registration plates. The case is under investigation.

Eight other drivers were arrested at various locations across the capital region on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. All had ignored police stop signals.