A man is suspected of a drug crime in Karlstad. Police received calls from motorists about a man cycling erratically on the E18 near Väse in Karlstad municipality. The man reportedly wobbled into the traffic lane, where high speeds prevail.
A police patrol was dispatched to ensure his safety. Police determined he was under the influence and took him into custody under the law on the care of intoxicated persons to prevent an accident. The man, in his 40s, was also suspected of minor drug possession.
The police note that the information is preliminary and may change.