Police conducted an operation in Nyfors near Tunavallen in Eskilstuna on Monday afternoon, February 23, 2026, resulting in the arrest of a man suspected of drug-impaired driving. According to the local newspaper Eskilstuna-Kuriren, the arrest occurred around 3:20 PM when police stopped a vehicle in the Nyfors area. The driver, reportedly a man in his 60s, was taken for testing after officers suspected he was under the influence of substances.
The police have classified the incident as a suspected serious crime and established a cordoned-off area at the scene. One person was transported to hospital by ambulance, according to official police reports. Police spokesperson Mats Pettersson stated that multiple patrols were on site and officers were working to establish a clear picture of what occurred.
multiple patrols were on site and officers were working to establish a clear picture of what occurred
The suspect is now formally suspected of what is commonly referred to as 'drograttfylleri' or drug-impaired driving under Swedish law.