Drugged, Unlicensed Driver Detained After Attempting to Ram Russian Embassy in Bucharest

Attempted Breach at Russian Embassy in Bucharest

Early on Thursday morning, a 53-year-old Romanian citizen was detained by authorities after attempting to drive his vehicle into the courtyard of the Russian Embassy in Bucharest. The incident, which occurred shortly after 3 a.m., saw the man's attempt thwarted by the Romanian gendarmerie guarding the diplomatic mission.

Driver Under Influence, License Revoked

Following his apprehension, the driver underwent a drug test, which revealed the presence of two prohibited substances in his system: benzodiazepine and amphetamine., Furthermore, it was confirmed that the man was operating the vehicle with a temporarily revoked driving license. The gendarmerie successfully prevented the individual from breaching the embassy's perimeter, ensuring the security of the diplomatic compound.

No Injuries or Significant Damage Reported

The incident concluded without any reported injuries to personnel or serious material damage to the embassy property., After being stopped by the gendarmerie, the man reportedly attempted to escape but surrendered once intervention teams blocked his car. Officers from the Romanian Intelligence Service also arrived at the scene shortly after the event., The detained individual was subsequently taken to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine for further biological sampling as part of the ongoing investigation.