Summer crackdown starts on drink and drug driving

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Police forces across Wales have launched a month-long campaign to target drivers whilst under the influence.

Forces say officers will be stepping up their patrols, using a range of tactics and intelligence to take action against anyone who breaks the law.

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North Wales Police says o far this year between January 1st and May 31st officers have made 351 drink drive and 368 Section 5A drug drive arrests.

During 2018 officers made 936 drink drive and 742 drug drive arrests.