Kenyan truck driver arrested in Tanzania after breathalyser records maximum reading of 999.9

A Kenyan truck driver was arrested in Tanzania after a breathalyser reading reached its maximum value of 999.9 during a nighttime road safety operation. The driver was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, following reports that his truck was swerving and struggling to maintain control. The incident occurred in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Region, where police said legal action would be taken against the driver, who was transporting cargo from Kenya towards Rusumo.

The arrest highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in Tanzania, where more than 1,000 people died in reported road accidents during the first 10 months of the 2025/2026 financial year.

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