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Welsh drink-drive stats 'unacceptable'

More than 400 people were arrested during a month-long drink-driving crackdown by Welsh police forces.

During the 'zero-tolerance' World Cup operation in June, a total of 6,857 breath tests were issued, with 416 people testing positive.

The four Welsh police forces - North Wales, Dyfed-Powys, South Wales and Gwent - stepped up their breathalyser campaign in the month to 5 July to deter people from driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

South Wales Police had the worst figures, with just over 16% of those tested being over the limit. In the other three forces, just over 4% tested positive.

Chief supt Geraint Anwyl, head of the North Wales operational support division, who led the campaign, said the figures were 'disappointing and unacceptable'.

For the full story go to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/5180094.stm.

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