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05/11/2024
11 Drink-Driving Arrests Made In Fermanagh And Omagh
The PSNI have reiterated their message of 'Never EVER drink and drive', following 11 arrests in a pro-active policing operation across Fermanagh and Omagh.
During the operation from Thursday, 31 October until Monday, 04 November, officers dealt with a number of incidents across the District, in which "persons showed a complete disregard for the safety of both themselves and others", Fermanagh and Omagh District Commander, Superintendent Robert McGowan said.
Officers made 11 arrests for drink-driving related offences. These included arrests related to road traffic collisions, domestic incidents and reports of dangerous or careless driving.
Superintendent McGowan continued: "Thankfully, none of these offences resulted in anyone losing their lives as a result of a road traffic collision caused by someone's reckless actions. It is, however, extremely disappointing to see that people are still intent on taking the incredibly dangerous risk of driving after drinking or taking drugs.
"Our officers will continue to carry our proactive policing patrols, both day or night, to take action to keep our roads safe. If you drink and drive you will be caught, you will be prosecuted and you will be punished.
"Driving with drink or drugs, drastically increases the chances of a causing a collision. It only takes one drink. If you're driving, don't drink any alcohol at all. Before consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel, ask yourself – could you live with the responsibility for the death of or serious harm caused to another person through your actions?
"Our message is clear. Never EVER drink and drive. Just one drink can impair decision making. Just one drink can cause a collision. Just one drink could kill."
During the operation from Thursday, 31 October until Monday, 04 November, officers dealt with a number of incidents across the District, in which "persons showed a complete disregard for the safety of both themselves and others", Fermanagh and Omagh District Commander, Superintendent Robert McGowan said.
Officers made 11 arrests for drink-driving related offences. These included arrests related to road traffic collisions, domestic incidents and reports of dangerous or careless driving.
"Our officers will continue to carry our proactive policing patrols, both day or night, to take action to keep our roads safe. If you drink and drive you will be caught, you will be prosecuted and you will be punished.
"Driving with drink or drugs, drastically increases the chances of a causing a collision. It only takes one drink. If you're driving, don't drink any alcohol at all. Before consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel, ask yourself – could you live with the responsibility for the death of or serious harm caused to another person through your actions?
"Our message is clear. Never EVER drink and drive. Just one drink can impair decision making. Just one drink can cause a collision. Just one drink could kill."
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