What exactly happened at Soline Beach?

On Sunday, August 9, 2026, a 27-year-old Czech national, under the influence of alcohol, pushed passersby and swimmers while holding a folding knife.

How much alcohol did he have in his blood?

A breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol concentration of 2.70 promille.

What penalty did the perpetrator receive?

After a hearing at the Misdemeanor Division of the Municipal Court in Zadar, he was found guilty and fined, although the exact amount has not been disclosed.

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Drunk Czech with 2.70 Promille Waving Knife on Biograd Beach

A.O. · 11. 08. 2026. | 1 min

The 27-year-old tourist disturbed citizens at Soline Beach on Sunday, and after arrest and a swift court hearing, he was fined.

Summary

On Sunday, a 27-year-old Czech man pushed people and waved a knife at Soline Beach in Biograd while under the influence of alcohol.
Police arrested him and measured his blood alcohol level at 2.70 promille.
The Misdemeanor Court in Zadar found him guilty and imposed a fine.

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An unusual scene unfolded on Sunday, August 9, 2026, around 7:15 PM at Soline Beach in Biograd na Moru. A 27-year-old Czech national, visibly intoxicated, was disturbing public order and peace by pushing passersby and swimmers while holding a folding knife in his hand.

Rapid Intervention and High Blood Alcohol Level

Police officers from the Biograd Police Station responded immediately upon receiving the report. The man was arrested at the scene, and a breathalyzer test revealed he had a blood alcohol level of 2.70 promille. After the arrest, he was held in police custody until he sobered up and for further processing.

From Arrest to Court Verdict

Due to the offenses committed under the Law on Misdemeanors Against Public Order and Peace and the Law on the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons by Citizens, the 27-year-old was brought before the Misdemeanor Division of the Municipal Court in Zadar with a criminal complaint. After the hearing, he was found guilty and fined. The amount of the fine has not been publicly disclosed.