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Festive Crackdown Sees Slew of Isle of Wight Drink and Drug Drivers Arrested

Dozens of people have been arrested and hundreds more have been stopped across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as part of a festive crackdown on drink and drug driving.

On December 1, the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit of Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police launched Operation Holly, which combines educational and enforcement activity and runs until January 1.

So far this month 138 people have been arrested across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight — 84 for drink driving and 54 for drug driving.

Sergeant Dave Hazlett, of Hampshire & Thames Valley Police Road Safety Unit, said:

“For anyone out there considering driving after drinking alcohol or taking drugs over the festive period, these figures should act as a serious warning.

“We are out in your communities, and know the signs of drink and drug driving – so is it worth the risk of being caught, let alone the harm you could do to yourself and other road users?

“Even the slightest amount in your system could reduce your ability to drive safely, therefore increasing risk of causing serious harm."

If you know of anyone who is drink or drug driving call 999 in an emergency, 101 with information or report anonymously via Crimestoppers.

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