A young girl was buried in the Pūņas village of Talsi municipality in late November. The funeral was attended by many, so when a police car appeared, everyone throught police would regulate traffic. But they were wrong. The officers were after local resident Dāvis, who had been sentenced to two months in prison for driving under the influence without a license. The verdict had come into effect at least a year ago.

The man's partner, Monta, is outraged by th...