1,295 Motorists Ticketed Within 24 Hours

1 295 motorists were fined during the operation "Dragnet V/2012." Indeed, various police units were deployed in the four corners of the country during this exercise that proved "very successful". This operation was also to observe the effectiveness of these units in the field.

In total, 7,661 vehicles were stopped from 6:00 until the following June 29 at the same time. The Traffic Branch issued 363 tickets, the Northern Division is in 2nd place with 186 tickets. In addition, the Emergency Response Service (ERS) has arrested three motorists under the influence of alcohol.

At Ebony, an important device was set up by the police of Rose Hill. These units: the Special Mobile Force ( SMF ), the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Rose Hill and the regular police. An exercise conducted under the guidance of the Inspector Govindareddi.

"Through this transaction, we want to raise awareness among motorists of the police presence on the ground. We all know that Friday, some want to go party. But we ask them to be responsible, "says Inspector Govindareddi.

It is 21 hours on the highway near the building Nexteracom in Ebony. Elements of the regular police are busy diverting vehicles from the track where the operation occurs Dragnet. These last stop and the police are for drivers. "Good evening. Routine check ... your license please, "said the policeman.

"With the issues we address motorists, we'll see if they are under the influence of alcohol or another illegal substance," says Inspector Govindareddi. And if the vehicle is transporting goods in question, the police must necessarily conduct a search to see if the driver does not carry any weapons or other suspicious object.

This operation also took place in Rodrigues, where 61 citations were issued against motorists.