Police crackdown on Shropshire Drink Drivers
Drink drivers are being targeted in Shropshire with seven arrests during the past few days.
Police are warning it is only a matter of time before motorists are stopped if they risk driving with excess alcohol.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said today: "Seven people have been arrested since Saturday on suspicion of drink driving.
"Most of them were stopped by officers during the early hours. Some have already been charged and sent to court and others have been given bail while inquiries continue.
Six of the offenders were men and one woman. They were stopped at Market Drayton, All Stretton, Wem, Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury and Broseley.
In one case, a 27-year-old man who gave a positive breath test after being stopped on Battlefield Road, Shrewsbury, has been charged with driving with excess alcohol, driving whilst already disqualified, taking a vehicle without the owner's consent, assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duty and driving without insurance.
The spokesperson added: "Don't drink and drive. If you risk it, you are compromising road safety and there is a strong possibility you will be stopped - it is only a matter of time.
"Those recently arrested will now be regretting their actions. It's just not worth it."
