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11/12/2024
Two Arrested In L'Derry For Drink And Drug Driving
Two people have been arrested in L'Derry on suspicion of drink and drug driving offences.
The first arrest took place at around 11.15pm on Monday, 09 December, in the Strand Road area. A male driver was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and driving while disqualified.
Earlier in the evening, at approximately 9pm, police stopped a vehicle in the city centre. A roadside drugs test was conducted, leading to the arrest of a male driver on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
Both individuals have been released on bail pending further police enquiries.
Reaffirming the PSNI's commitment to tackling drink and drug driving, Chief Inspector Siobhan Watt, said: "We are committed to continually improving road safety and robustly challenging those who risk the safety of road users and the wider public. To that end, during our annual safety campaign 'Seasons Greetings', the public will see our officers conducting road safety operations, which will involve random roadside tests to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We are committed to keeping our roads safe and that includes ensuring vehicles on the road are roadworthy.”
Police urge anyone who sees something suspicious, or that causes concern, to call 101, always 999 in an emergency.
The first arrest took place at around 11.15pm on Monday, 09 December, in the Strand Road area. A male driver was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and driving while disqualified.
Earlier in the evening, at approximately 9pm, police stopped a vehicle in the city centre. A roadside drugs test was conducted, leading to the arrest of a male driver on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
Both individuals have been released on bail pending further police enquiries.
Police urge anyone who sees something suspicious, or that causes concern, to call 101, always 999 in an emergency.
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