Drunk driving is reportedly linked to a number of accidents during the festive season.<\/p>\n
Five suspects were arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, recently, during several stop-and-search operations conducted by officers from the Primrose police and members of the EMPD.<\/p>
\u201cThe accused, aged between 22 and 65 years, were arrested in different areas within our policing precinct.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach of the suspects was stopped by police who reported that they could barely walk or talk when asked to exit their vehicles.<\/p>
\u201cAlcohol could also be smelt by the officers,\u201d said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.<\/p>\n
They were all taken to hospital for a blood test after which the accused were detained at the Primrose Police Station.<\/p>\n
A number of suspects paid admission of guilt fines before being released while others remained in custody before appearing in the Germiston Magistrate\u2019s Court.<\/p>\n
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