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Istanbul Police Arrest IETT Driver After 1.5 Promil Alcohol Test

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On March 18, the driver of an IETT bus in Istanbul was detained after testing positive for alcohol at a concentration exceeding legal limits. The vehicle's route caused significant confusion and delays as it deviated from its designated path due to intoxication; initial reports indicated levels above one point five per mille (promil), though specific test results were later confirmed by the driver himself during questioning in Istanbul police custody.

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    An IETT bus driver in Istanbul was stopped for driving with a blood alcohol content of approximately 1.5 promil.
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    The incident occurred on March 18, causing significant traffic disruption and confusion due to the route being blocked or misrouted by an intoxicated operator.
[Mar 20] No specific date provided in source text for final resolution; reports are dated Mar 18, implying immediate aftermath coverage on that day and subsequent days up to the current time (assumed within same week based on news cycle).
[Mar 20] Reports indicate an IETT bus driver was stopped for driving with a blood alcohol content of approximately 1.5 promil.