One vehicle was seized and four drivers arrested for suspected drink or drug driving in Inishowen over the weekend.
On Saturday night, Buncrana Roads Policing Unit assisted with a multi agency operation in the Carndonagh area alongside Revenue & Customs and the RSA.
A number of offences were detected.
Four drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence – 1 drug driving and 3 drink driving.
One vehicle was seized by Gardaí as the front brakes were excessively worn and were considered to be dangerously defective.
A rear tyre on another vehicle was discovered to be below the 1.6mm legal minimum tread depth.
A Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued.
A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said, “Never get behind the wheel of any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
“Ensure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition before setting off on a journey.
“Do not take unnecessary risks on the roads. Act responsibly to help save lives.”
