The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they had set up a police checkpoint near the Dolphin Circle. At 3:30A.M. the suspect, identified only as Mr. Gleb, 30, a Russian driver, was stopped at the checkpoint.

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He was given an alcohol breath test that showed .79 milligrams percent of alcohol which was over the limit of .50. He was taken to Patong Police Station to face charges of drunk driving.

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By Goongnang Suksawat
The Phuket Express