The Police has revealed that 72 people were arrested in drink driving operations, conducted in the Kampala Metropolitan area on Friday night.
According to the PRO Traffic Police, SP Michael Kananura, the 72 were apprehended for driving under the influence of alcohol, during Friday night’s drink-driving operations conducted across six divisions.
“The breakdown is as follows, Jinja Road 20, Kiira Road 11, Kabalagala 10, Katwe 14, Kawempe 6 and Lubowa 11” he said.
Kananura noted that all the suspects are currently in custody and will be produced before court at an appropriate time to answer to the charges.
“We continue to remind motorists that drinking and driving is dangerous and puts innocent lives at risk. If you drink, don’t drive. If you drive, don’t drink” he said.
