Police target drink-driving as millions of motorists risk arrests during World Cup

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Nottinghamshire Police have issued a stark warning over drink and drug-driving after several motorists were arrested in the village of Bilsthorpe over the weekend.Officers responded to a series of reports from members of the public who suspected drivers were behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.The arrests took place across Saturday and Sunday last week and involved two women and one man, all of whom failed roadside tests carried out by police.

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Inspector Charlotte Ellam, District Commander for Newark and Sherwood, said the incidents highlighted a common problem seen during the summer months when more people head out to pubs and social events.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say While stressing that there was nothing wrong with enjoying a drink, she made it clear that driving afterwards was completely unacceptable.

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She said: "What isn't okay and never will be acceptable is when people do this but then decide to get behind the wheel while under the influence." The...

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