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.

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.