Latvia has given Ukraine 612 confiscated cars

Latvia has handed over to Ukraine 612 confiscated cars worth a total of 2.25 million euros, Ukrinform reported, citing the authorities.

This was in accordance with amendments to the law on supporting Ukrainian civilians, unanimously adopted by the Latvian parliament in February last year. They allow the transfer to Ukraine of motor vehicles that have become state property in Latvia, including those confiscated from people caught driving under the influence of alcohol.

Last year, Latvia sent Ukraine over 270 cars confiscated from drunk drivers, worth a total of about 1 million euros.