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15
Dec 2020
55 drivers arrested in Christmas drink and drug campaign
North Yorkshire Police has arrested more than 50 drivers already in its annual Christmas drink and drug driving campaign.
In an update published today, the force said it had arrested 55 people on suspicion of driving over the limit since the start of the month. Eight happened after collisions.
One man in his 20s from Scarborough has been arrested twice: once on December 8 and again yesterday morning on suspicion of drug driving.
He has been released under investigation while enquiries, including blood tests are completed.
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The total number of arrests is similar to last year at the same stage.
Police have warned that many more drivers are likely to be arrested before the campaign finishes at the end of the month.
Traffic sergeant Andy Morton said:
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