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Latvian minister dismissed after being caught driving under the influence
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The Prime Minister of Latvia, Andris Kulbergs, dismissed the Minister of Social Affairs, Reinis Uzulnieks, after he was arrested by the police for driving with a blood alcohol level approximately six times over the legal limit. The incident occurred on Saturday, with Uzulnieks reportedly having 3.5 promille of alcohol in his system.
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- Date of incident: September 9, 2026
- Minister's blood alcohol level: 3.5 promille
- Dismissal by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs
- Position: Minister of Social Affairs
- Country: Latvia
Andris Kulbergs · Reinis Uzulnieks · Latvia
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