420 drunk drivers arrested within 24 hours

A total number of 1216 motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol from July 5 to July 8, the police media said.   

A special island-wide operation was commenced from last Friday, in order to apprehend drunk drivers.

Accordingly 420 drunk drivers were arrested from July 7, 6.00am to July 8, 6.00am. And 433 motorists have been arrested from July 6 to July 7.

And 363 drunk drivers were apprehended from July 5 to July 6.