Traffic operation, Beerburrum
Sunshine Coast Police and officers from the Road Policing Command detected four drug drivers and three drink drivers during operation Lima Agenor at Beerburrum overnight.
During the operation 1097 breath tests and 46 drug tests were conducted on the Bruce Highway between 8pm and 1am this morning.
17 people were issued notices to appear on 33 charges including drug possession, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and driver licence offences.
Officer in Charge of the Sunshine Coast Road Policing Unit Senior Sergeant Shane Panoho said it was disappointing drivers are not considering the safety of other road users before they get behind the wheel.
“Every drink and drug-affected driver we get at an operation like this is one too many,” Senior Sergeant Panoho said.
“Police can perform road safety enforcement anywhere, anytime.
“Before you get into your car, consider what affect your actions could have on yourself and other road users.
“We want the community to work together to reduce road trauma in Queensland.”
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