Police arrested six individuals for drink and drug driving offences in areas around Belfast during overnight operations on Saturday, February 28, and into Sunday, March 1. The group consists of four men in their 30s, a 61-year-old man, and a 64-year-old woman. All were held in custody before charges were filed.

A 61-year-old man from the Sprucefield area faces charges that include driving while unfit due to drink or drugs. He is set to appear at Lisburn Magistrates Court on March 2. Separately, a 34-year-old man arrested on Steele Road in Dunmurry has been charged with excess alcohol in breath and will attend Belfast Magistrates Court on March 27.

Officers stopped a 33-year-old man on Ormeau Road in south Belfast and a 30-year-old man on King Street in the city centre. Each faces charges related to failing to provide a specimen in connection with excess alcohol. Both are due at Belfast Magistrates Court on March 27. A further 30-year-old man from the Oldpark area in north Belfast also faces excess alcohol charges at the same court and date.

The 64-year-old woman charged with excess alcohol in breath will appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court on March 27. The Public Prosecution Service will review all cases as standard procedure.

Inspector Douglas stated that the arrests prevented impaired drivers from causing harm on the roads. He highlighted 15 road deaths in Northern Ireland so far this year and urged adherence to the fatal five guidelines: avoid driving after consuming drink or drugs, maintain appropriate speeds, exercise care, wear seat belts, and refrain from mobile phone use while driving. Police encouraged reports of suspected impaired drivers.