The Police Department today revealed that nearly 600 motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, following the special operation launched to curb road accidents in view of the festive season.
The Police Spokesman’s Office stated that a total of 586 drunk drivers have been arrested since the operation commenced on April 10 across the island while 207 of them were nabbed within the past 24 hours alone.
Three bus drivers, 116 motorcyclists, 74 three-wheeler drivers and 14 drivers of other vehicles are among the total DUI arrests in the 24 hours from 6.00am yesterday (12).
The Police Spokesman’s Office stated that the special operation to apprehend drunk drivers would continue across the country, covering all police divisions, until April 20.
