Multiple arrests made in police road safety sting

Multiple arrests and drug seizures have been made in Plymouth as part of a campaign to make roads safer, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said two men aged 18 and 39 were arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs and a 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol during an operation on Wednesday, 12 February.

Police said the operation involved vehicle stop-check points in Stonehouse.

Insp Greg Bridget said it had "a really positive outcome, both for the police and for the safety of our community".

He said: "My hope is that this shows the public that we are being proactive.

"We are taking robust action to target drugs, pursue criminals and deter those who cause harm in our communities.

"Our aim was to disrupt drugs and organised criminals from operating in Plymouth - that's exactly what this operation achieved."

Officers said it also resulted in the arrest of a 46-year-old man for suspected supply of cannabis, and a 39-year-old man for suspected possession of heroin with intent to supply.

The force said another man was arrested for possession of cannabis with intent to supply.

It added 600g of the drug was seized during the entire operation.

More than 20 people were given words of advice for driving offences including excess speeding, use of a mobile phone while driving and not using correct child safety restraints in vehicles.

Insp Bridget added: "I also hope that this shows individuals involved in organised crime and/or county lines, that these crimes will not be tolerated in our city.

"We will continue to run operations like these at different locations, various times and using unique tactics to find and arrest you."

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