‘Operation Surround’ is a Garda initiative involving a series of high visibility MAT (Mandatory Alcohol Testing) checkpoints carried out simultaneously at key locations.
And last night North County Dublin, Balbriggan in particular, was the target for Gardaí:
Operation Surround briefing ahead of MAT checkpoints being carried out in the North County Dublin area tonight. pic.twitter.com/J1Cci90p9g
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 11, 2017
And while the majority of people passed the breathalyser tests…
Live from checkpoint on R132 Drogheda Road, Balbriggan. All passed breath test #opsurround pic.twitter.com/wmo4oM3zom
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 11, 2017
Live from checkpoint on R127 Balbriggan to Skerries Rd. 77 breathtested, All passed. Never drink & drive #opsurround pic.twitter.com/cfBk5TBShK
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 11, 2017
Not all did.
Gardaí ended up arresting one driver for drink driving, and due to an existing warrant, the driver was brought to prison.
2 of 2 – 5 vehicles seized for no insurance.1 driver arrested for drink driving. Driver also had a warrant so brought to prison #opsurround
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 11, 2017
A total of 259 drivers were tested and five cars were seized for driving without insurance.
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