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Tainan police arrest 7 drunk drivers, 2 drug drivers during holiday

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tainan police arrested seven drunk drivers and two drug-impaired drivers during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday.
  • The police conducted high-density, multi-point mobile checkpoints on major roads and near popular tourist areas.
  • Those caught face fines and potential prosecution for endangering public safety.

Tainan City Police's Sixth Precinct reported a significant enforcement effort during the recent three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, apprehending seven individuals for drunk driving and two for driving under the influence of drugs. The operation aimed to ensure road safety amidst increased traffic from tourists and returning residents.

Police intensified patrols and set up numerous mobile checkpoints, particularly on key routes like Datong Road, Yongcheng Road, and Mingxing Road in the South District, as well as roads surrounding the popular Golden Coast tourist area. This strategy focused on intercepting drivers who might take risks and preventing potential drug and alcohol-related accidents.

In total, seven cases of drunk driving and two cases of driving under the influence of drugs were recorded over the holiday period. Besides issuing citations, the offenders face charges under the criminal code for endangering public safety and will be transferred to the Tainan District Prosecutors Office for further investigation and legal proceedings.

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