Overview
- An ECOP patrol stopped the 30-year-old Romanian driver on December 16 at 11:20 a.m. on the Carretera de Valldemossa for lacking insurance and a valid ITV.
- He told officers he carried no documents and verbally provided his cousin’s identity to avoid detection.
- A vehicle search turned up a TIB card, a Romanian ID matching his appearance, and a judicial requisition for detention and entry to Palma prison in his name.
- After further questioning he admitted his identity, said he had no driving licence, and was arrested before Policía Nacional confirmed the prison order was in force.
- The car was taken to the municipal impound, the case was sent to the investigating court, and he faces charges for usurpation of civil status and road safety offenses.