Police Crack Down on Drunk ⁤Driving and⁢ Other Crimes During Mid-Autumn Festival

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the police launched a crackdown on drunk​ driving, drug ​driving, and other crimes, resulting ⁤in the arrest of 11 individuals.

Enforcement Operations

Officers from the Traffic Control and Enforcement Section of the Western Kowloon Region conducted enforcement operations to combat “drunken driving”, “drug-impaired driving”, “illegal racing”, “speeding”, and “illegal ⁤modification operations”. The operation led to the arrest ⁢of⁣ 8 ⁤local men and 3 local ‌women, aged between 28 and 50.

Among those arrested, 1 ‍man was suspected of “trafficking dangerous drugs”, 1 woman was suspected of “possession of​ dangerous drugs”, 2 ⁢men and 1 woman were ⁤suspected of “driving with a‌ suspended license”, “driving without third-party insurance”, and “allowing⁢ others to drive ‌with a suspended license”.​ The remaining five men and one woman were suspected of⁢ “drunken driving”. All those arrested have ​been released ⁤on bail ⁢pending further investigation and are due to report to police in mid-October.

Modified Vehicles ​and Speeding

During⁣ the operation, officers also​ used stealth vehicles to patrol expressways in the ​district, focusing on combating illegal racing and ‍speeding activities. A total of 8 private cars suspected of being illegally modified or not​ in compliance with the law were discovered. The vehicles were suspected of having⁤ undergone modifications, including‍ modified “dead air pipe“,​ rear spoiler protruding from the body, modified steering wheel, and broken⁢ windshield.

The vehicles in question were detained at the Kowloon Bay Vehicle Storage‌ and⁤ Inspection Center for further inspection.⁤ Officers also ⁤issued defective vehicle reports to three vehicles. Additionally, digital radar detection was installed ‌at various locations in West Kowloon, detecting a ⁢total of 123 vehicles involved⁤ in speeding. The police will subsequently‍ issue a summons to the​ drivers involved.

Continued Enforcement

The Traffic Department ⁤of Western Kowloon Region will continue to strengthen law enforcement ⁢against illegal racing, illegally modified⁢ vehicles, and other traffic violations. ⁤Through strict traffic control actions, the police aim to ensure smooth roads, protect​ public safety, and improve road users’ awareness of road safety.

The police appeal to ⁤motorists not to act against the law and to prioritize road safety.