Moreton Police arrest eight alleged drink drivers during Operation Cold Snap

Eight arrests, 80 traffic infringement notices, 600 RBTs – Moreton police have been kept busy these school holidays but they don’t plan to stop just because classes are resuming. SEE THE FULL LIST OF ARRESTS

Moreton Police were out in force these school holidays as part of Operation Sierra Cold Snap – but just because the holidays are over does not mean the police are packing up.

The operation launched on June 29 and will run right through to the end of next week.

Police conducted 600 RBTS, issued 80 traffic infringements and arrested eight people for allegedly drink driving.

It comes after police were forced to stop static roadside operations during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Acting Inspector Anthony Green of the Moreton North Patrol Group said so far police had been targeting the Fatal Five – distraction, speed, drink/drug driving, fatigue and seatbelts.

But from Monday police will also target school zones – looking for those parking illegally and speeding in school zones.

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Act Insp Green said the operation aimed to prevent any more lives being lost on Moreton roads.

So far this year there have been eight fatalities – four more than this time last year.

Eight arrested during Operation Sierra Cold Snap

* All readings are alleged

A 42-year-old Redcliffe man – BAC 0.063 per cent

33-year-old Maryborough man: BAC 0.074 per cent

30-year-old Clontarf woman: BAC 0.063 per cent

20-year-old Beerwah man: BAC 0.141 per cent

26-year-old tourist: BAC 0.108 per cent

33-year-old Caboolture South man: BAC 0.094 per cent

63-year-old Newtown man: BAC 0.059 per cent

21-year-old Narangba man: BAC 0.133 per cent