Seven drunk drivers caught

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Police issuing a summons to a motorist for an offence during the operation yesterday.

KOTA KINABALU: Police detained seven people who were caught driving while under the influence of alcohol during a roadblock at Jalan Kolam, Luyang here on early yesterday morning.

Deputy City Police chief Superintendent M. Chandra said the operation which began at 2am was a continuous Ops Cantas Khas operation around the state capital.

He said those detained would be charged in court under Section 45A of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence of alcohol

Meanwhile, Chandra said the police also issued 11 summonses to vehicle owners for numerous traffic offences.

He said such an operation would be carried out from time to time and urged the public not to drive while under the influence of alcohol, as the police would not hesitate to take action against them.