Arrested in Ciudad Real after modifying his car's floor and being discovered at a checkpoint
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The Guardia Civil has arrested a driver in the province of Ciudad Real after officers discovered modifications to the floor of his vehicle during a checkpoint.
According to the available information, the man was driving a car that had changes to its underside. Officers were carrying out a checkpoint on the road when they detected these modifications and decided to inspect the vehicle in more detail.
The Guardia Civil is the body responsible for policing roads in rural areas of Spain, such as much of the province of Ciudad Real. Checkpoints of this kind serve to verify that vehicles comply with the law and to detect possible crimes related to the transport of illegal goods.
So far, no further details about the case have been made public, such as the type of modification carried out or the exact reason for the arrest. The authorities have not yet reported whether the driver will be brought before a judge.
Sources: Car and Driver
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