16 people arrested for driving under the influence on Christmas Day

More people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence yesterday than during Christmas Day last year.

16 people arrested for driving under the influence on Christmas Day
Thu, 26 Dec, 2019 - 12:26
Digital Desk staff

More people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence yesterday than during Christmas Day last year.

Gardaí say the arrest of 16 people - five more than Christmas Day 2018 - for driving while under the influence of drink or drugs is "a huge increase and a worrying trend".

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