144 arrests as part of European drink drive operation

Gardaí have revealed that 144 people were arrested here as part of a Europe-wide crackdown on road traffic offences.

144 arrests as part of European drink drive operation
Thu, 30 Jul, 2015 - 01:00
Noel Baker

The arrests took place in the first week of June as part of the European Police Network TISPOL Alcohol and Drugs Operation.

Gardai said a total of 1,874 MAT (mandatory alcohol testing) checkpoints were performed at various locations, with 9,112 breath tests carried out and 144 DUI (driving under the influence) arrests.

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