Ride-Share Driver Busted: Cocaine Sales During Rides

Ride-Sharing Driver Arrested for Cocaine Trafficking in Călărași A 51-year-old ride-sharing driver in Călărași, Romania, has been arrested and charged with selling cocaine to passengers. DIICOT (the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism) officers raided the driver's home, uncovering a quantity of cocaine, pills, and drug paraphernalia. The driver's arrest came after an investigation revealed his unique method of using his ride-sharing service to facilitate drug transactions. "The investigation revealed that the suspect was using the ride-sharing app to connect with clients and sell drugs during rides," stated Bianca Ghiveci, an agent with the Călărași Police. "The transactions took place in the back seat of his car, directly involving passengers." A local resident, commenting on the situation, said, "In these times, you don't know what to do to make money." This highlights the economic pressures that might contribute to such crimes. The 30-day preventative arrest of the driver underscores the seriousness of the crime and the authorities' commitment to combating drug trafficking. The case serves as a stark reminder of the potential for criminal activity to exploit seemingly legitimate services.