Police hold driver in money-laundering investigation

A driver was held in police custody in connection with an investigation into drug sales, money laundering and other matters, mbl.is reported, citing the Capital Area Police log. The driver was also charged with driving under the influence of drugs and driving while disqualified.

Police responsible for Hafnarfjörður and Garðabær charged two other drivers with the same driving offences. The log covers police work from 5 p.m. yesterday to 5 a.m. today.

In Reykjavík, police on Hverfisgata intervened in a suspected assault. They also charged four drivers with various traffic offences and a fifth with driving under the influence of drugs.

Police in Kópavogur and Breiðholt stopped a driver for running a red light and arrested another for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. One person was also placed in prison as part of an investigation into domestic violence. Police on Vínlandsleið received a report of building materials being stolen.