Jerusalem Bus Driver Arrested for Driving Under Influence of Drugs

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Jerusalem, 19 August, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli Police said they detained a 26-year-old public bus driver from Eastern Jerusalem suspected of driving under the influence of drugs.

Authorities said a field test returned positive results for cocaine and cannabis.

The suspect’s driver’s license has been suspended for 30 days.

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