French film actor Gérard Depardieu was arrested in Paris on Friday for drunk driving, reports Point. The actor was initially arrested for committing a minor traffic offense with his scooter.
Because the officers smelled alcohol, Depardieu had to take a breathalyzer. This showed that he had exceeded the permitted limit of the blood alcohol level. The actor himself claimed he had only had two beers.
After a police report was drawn up against Depardieu, he was allowed to leave the police station. He did not receive his scooter.
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