In the last 24 hours, police and gendarmes in Alba County have ramped up efforts to combat criminal and contraventional offenses, ensuring the safety and tranquility of local citizens. According to the Alba County Police Inspectorate (IPJ Alba), these integrated actions included thorough checks using the eDAC application, which resulted in 297 checks of individuals and 192 checks of vehicles. The initiative aimed to prevent illegal activities and maintain public order.
During these operations, authorities identified 77 contravention offenses, primarily concerning traffic laws, leading to fines totaling 17,630 lei. Additionally, police conducted 50 tests for driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances, resulting in the retention of two driving licenses and the withdrawal of six vehicle registration certificates.
Meanwhile, firefighters across Romania faced a busy day, responding to 1,453 emergency situations on May 8, 2025. The SMURD emergency medical teams were called to intervene in over 1,200 cases, providing medical assistance to 1,223 individuals. Firefighters extinguished 41 fires and managed 191 community protection situations, including four extrication operations, successfully saving eight people in critical conditions.
In addition to their firefighting duties, the emergency services issued 21 RO-ALERT messages to the public. Of these, 11 warned of dangerous animals spotted in various counties, while nine related to weather alerts, and one signaled a major fire in Bucharest. Between May 8, 2025, at 07:00 and May 9, 2025, at 07:00, hydrometeorological phenomena affected 19 localities across six counties and Bucharest, prompting interventions such as evacuating water from four houses, three outbuildings, 11 yards, and four cellars. Furthermore, emergency crews removed five fallen trees and one construction element from roadways, which damaged one vehicle. Traffic on DC 552 in Dolj County faced difficulties due to accumulated alluvium.
On the same day, border police at Romania's external borders processed over 60,700 individuals and approximately 14,700 vehicles. Specifically, 32,864 people and 7,771 vehicles entered Romania. Since February 10, 2022, a staggering 11,590,727 Ukrainian citizens have crossed into Romania. This influx is part of a broader context where, since January 1, 2025, border controls have been eliminated at the internal borders with Hungary and Bulgaria, allowing for free movement to and from other Schengen states, except Cyprus and Ireland.
Despite the removal of border checks, Romanian border police are still authorized to conduct random checks within a 30-kilometer radius of the internal border to ensure compliance with legal standards. In the past 24 hours, they performed approximately 9,600 checks using the eDAC application. During these operations, authorities uncovered 97 illegal acts, comprising 59 crimes and 38 contraventions, resulting in fines totaling 24,100 lei and the confiscation of goods worth around 50,100 lei. Furthermore, 26 foreign nationals were denied entry into Romania, while two Romanian citizens were barred from exiting the country for various legal reasons.
The Romanian Border Police, in collaboration with other authorized institutions, continues to implement strict measures across all areas of competence to detect and sanction individuals who violate the law. They remain committed to facilitating border transit for travelers and providing support to citizens in any situation.
Overall, the recent actions taken by law enforcement and emergency services reflect a concerted effort to maintain public safety and order in Romania. With the continuous influx of individuals crossing borders and the challenges posed by emergency situations, authorities are working diligently to ensure the well-being of all residents and visitors.
