{
  "id": 17368375,
  "title": "NTSA arrests 12 drivers in Meru, records high alcohol levels in breathalyser tests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ntsa-arrests-12-drivers-in-meru-records-high-alcohol-levels-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T07:48:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/ntsa-arrests-12-drivers-in-meru-records-high-alcohol-levels-in-breathalyser-tests"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has arrested 12 drivers and impounded their vehicles following a night-time road safety operation in Meru County, with eight of those apprehended found driving under the influence of alcohol. In a statement shared on its official X account on Saturday, October 31, 2026, the authority said the arrests […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "NTSA arrests 12 drivers in Meru, eight test positive for drink-driving",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ntsa-arrests-12-drivers-in-meru-eight-test-positive-for-drink-driving",
        "published": "2026-10-31T08:54:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KBC",
        "title": "12 drivers arrested as NTSA intensifies road safety checks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/12-drivers-arrested-as-ntsa-intensifies-road-safety-checks",
        "published": "2026-10-31T11:23:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}